Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GARWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,601
Total Quantity
113.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
-55.1%
THE GARWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,601 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,443 to the NHS. This is 55.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,601 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,443 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,601 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.1% 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.