Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL)
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,192
Total Quantity
260.3K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-10.5%
GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL) prescribed 3,192 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,240 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,341 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,240 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.