Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEARTREE LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,169
Total Quantity
801.3K
NHS Cost
£25.8K
vs National Avg
+213.1%
PEARTREE LANE SURGERY prescribed 11,169 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,846 to the NHS. This is 213.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
962
Jun 2026
864
Jun 2026
1,030
Jun 2026
932
Jun 2026
893
Jun 2026
901
Jun 2026
911
Jun 2026
954
Jun 2026
922
Jun 2026
923
Jun 2026
946
Jun 2026
931
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 801,285 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,846 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +213.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +213.1% 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.