Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,801
Total Quantity
228.4K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE prescribed 3,801 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,618 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,801 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,618 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,801 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.