Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREYFRIARS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,082
Total Quantity
530.1K
NHS Cost
£19.5K
vs National Avg
+42.5%
GREYFRIARS SURGERY prescribed 5,082 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,478 to the NHS. This is 42.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
412
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 530,065 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,478 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.5% 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.