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 Items | 8,066 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 672,093 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,817 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,066 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +126.1% 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.