Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEARL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,471
Total Quantity
304.4K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-30.7%
PEARL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,471 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,855 to the NHS. This is 30.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
220
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,855 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.7% 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.