Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,066
Total Quantity
672.1K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+126.1%

PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,066 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,817 to the NHS. This is 126.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
782
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
637

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,066
Total Quantity672,093
Total NHS Cost£21,817
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+126.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,066 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+126.1% vs national average
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.