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 Items4,854
Total Quantity447,181
Total NHS Cost£14,815
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+36.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,854 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+36.1% 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.