Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,576
Total Quantity
412.6K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+28.3%
HIGH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,576 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,913 to the NHS. This is 28.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
399
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 412,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,913 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +28.3% 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.