Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GLENFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,544
Total Quantity
485.7K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+55.4%
THE GLENFIELD SURGERY prescribed 5,544 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,294 to the NHS. This is 55.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
478
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 485,739 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,294 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.4% 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.