Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEARTREE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,148
Total Quantity
397.4K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
PEARTREE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,148 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,506 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,394 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,506 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.