Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEACOCK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,508
Total Quantity
469.5K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+82.4%
PEACOCK SURGERY prescribed 6,508 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,981 to the NHS. This is 82.4% 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
350
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
620
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 469,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,981 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +82.4% 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.