Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
9,435
NHS Cost
£380.8K
Practices
747
Avg per Practice
13
Overview
Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone is prescribed by 747 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 9,435 items were prescribed at a total cost of £380,791 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 924 | 33 | 28 | +122.2% ▲ |
| BD | 442 | 14 | 32 | +150.8% ▲ |
| RH | 310 | 13 | 24 | +88.9% ▲ |
| M | 247 | 12 | 21 | +63.5% ▲ |
| WV | 245 | 8 | 31 | +142.9% ▲ |
| OL | 240 | 10 | 24 | +90.5% ▲ |
| N | 210 | 5 | 42 | +233.3% ▲ |
| E | 194 | 6 | 32 | +156.3% ▲ |
| PO | 191 | 11 | 17 | +38.1% ▲ |
| RM | 183 | 7 | 26 | +107.1% ▲ |
| BL | 154 | 6 | 26 | +104.0% ▲ |
| TN | 135 | 7 | 19 | +53.2% ▲ |
| CM | 134 | 4 | 34 | +165.9% ▲ |
| PE | 128 | 7 | 18 | +45.2% ▲ |
| BS | 127 | 6 | 21 | +68.3% ▲ |
| LU | 127 | 6 | 21 | +68.3% ▲ |
| HU | 121 | 7 | 17 | +37.3% ▲ |
| CV | 119 | 7 | 17 | +34.9% ▲ |
| NW | 114 | 3 | 38 | +201.6% ▲ |
| CB | 108 | 4 | 27 | +114.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| DR SINGH M | 109 |
| HALL GREEN HEALTH | 97 |
| ASHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE | 91 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Antidiabetic drugs
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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.