Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,689
Total Quantity
431.3K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,689 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,706 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
365
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 431,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,706 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.