Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,782
Total Quantity
518.7K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+118.1%
BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 7,782 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,666 to the NHS. This is 118.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
605
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 518,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,666 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +118.1% 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.