Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GUIDEPOST MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,854
Total Quantity
447.2K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+36.1%
GUIDEPOST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,854 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,815 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
378
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,815 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.