Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENWAY COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,545
Total Quantity
414.4K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+27.4%
GREENWAY COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 4,545 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,609 to the NHS. This is 27.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
364
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,609 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.4% 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.