Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREYSTOKE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,991
Total Quantity
308.6K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-16.2%
GREYSTOKE SURGERY prescribed 2,991 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,441 to the NHS. This is 16.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,991 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,441 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,991 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.2% 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.