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 Items3,401
Total Quantity351,817
Total NHS Cost£16,232
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-4.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,401 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-4.7% 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.