Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENSANDS (POTTON)
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,797
Total Quantity
440.4K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+62.5%
GREENSANDS (POTTON) prescribed 5,797 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,747 to the NHS. This is 62.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
533
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
514
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,797 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,747 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,797 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.5% 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.