Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,240
Total Quantity
271.6K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
-9.2%
GREENSIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,240 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,044 to the NHS. This is 9.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,589 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,044 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.2% 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.