Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREENWICH PENINSULA
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,401
Total Quantity
351.8K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
-4.7%
GREENWICH PENINSULA prescribed 3,401 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,232 to the NHS. This is 4.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
319
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 351,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,232 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.7% 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.