Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PALLION FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,162
Total Quantity
566.0K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+72.7%
PALLION FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 6,162 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,816 to the NHS. This is 72.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
542
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 566,015 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,816 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +72.7% 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.