Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENSIDE GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,294
Total Quantity
570.1K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+48.4%

GREENSIDE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,294 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,233 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
453

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,294
Total Quantity570,055
Total NHS Cost£15,233
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+48.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,294 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+48.4% vs national average
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.