Pioglitazone hydrochloride Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
135
Total Quantity
4,424
NHS Cost
£248
vs National Avg
+52.7%

HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 135 items of Pioglitazone hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £248 to the NHS. This is 52.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Pioglitazone hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items135
Total Quantity4,424
Total NHS Cost£248
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+52.7%

Pioglitazone hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice135 items
National average per practice88 items
Difference+52.7% 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.