Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SYDENHAM GREEN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,432
Total Quantity
542.3K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+24.2%
SYDENHAM GREEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,432 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,656 to the NHS. This is 24.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 542,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,656 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.2% 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.