Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GUARDIAN STREET MED/CTR

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,083
Total Quantity
546.7K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+42.5%

GUARDIAN STREET MED/CTR prescribed 5,083 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,041 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

Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
458

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,083
Total Quantity546,670
Total NHS Cost£20,041
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+42.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,083 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+42.5% 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.