Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREYSWOOD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,803
Total Quantity
393.3K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+90.7%
GREYSWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 6,803 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,894 to the NHS. This is 90.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
608
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,276 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,894 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +90.7% 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.