Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GLEBELAND SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,640
Total Quantity
134.5K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-54%
THE GLEBELAND SURGERY prescribed 1,640 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,354 to the NHS. This is 54% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,467 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,354 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54% 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.