Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEARL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,409
Total Quantity
697.5K
NHS Cost
£19.0K
vs National Avg
+23.6%
PEARL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,409 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,037 to the NHS. This is 23.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,409 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 697,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,037 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,409 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.6% 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.