Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GLEBE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,936
Total Quantity
304.8K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+10.3%

THE GLEBE PRACTICE prescribed 3,936 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,280 to the NHS. This is 10.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
314

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,936
Total Quantity304,762
Total NHS Cost£13,280
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+10.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,936 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+10.3% 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.