Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PELAW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,779
Total Quantity
220.4K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+5.9%
PELAW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,779 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,332 to the NHS. This is 5.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 220,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,332 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.9% 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.