Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENVIEW SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,577
Total Quantity
327.5K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+28.3%

GREENVIEW SURGERY prescribed 4,577 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,970 to the NHS. This is 28.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
387

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,577
Total Quantity327,456
Total NHS Cost£9,970
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+28.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,577 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+28.3% 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.