Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEAR TREE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,924
Total Quantity
416.9K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+94.1%

PEAR TREE SURGERY prescribed 6,924 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,859 to the NHS. This is 94.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
629
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
576

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,924
Total Quantity416,899
Total NHS Cost£12,859
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+94.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,924 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+94.1% 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.