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 Items | 5,083 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 546,670 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,041 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,083 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.