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 Items | 5,294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 570,055 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,233 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48.4% 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.