Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RED AND GREEN PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,110
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£35.1K
vs National Avg
+127.3%
RED AND GREEN PRACTICE prescribed 8,110 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,082 to the NHS. This is 127.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
694
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
654
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,085,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,082 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +127.3% 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.