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 Items6,162
Total Quantity566,015
Total NHS Cost£15,816
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+72.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,162 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+72.7% 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.