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 Items4,432
Total Quantity542,280
Total NHS Cost£19,656
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+24.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,432 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+24.2% 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.