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 Items6,803
Total Quantity393,276
Total NHS Cost£12,894
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+90.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,803 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+90.7% 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.