Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PAK HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,812
Total Quantity
335.7K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+6.9%
PAK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,812 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,574 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
300
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,574 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.9% 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.