Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEEL GPS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,921
Total Quantity
532.8K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+66%
PEEL GPS prescribed 5,921 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,692 to the NHS. This is 66% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
458
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,921 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 532,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,692 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,921 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66% 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.