Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PEMBERTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,675
Total Quantity
414.7K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+31%
PEMBERTON SURGERY prescribed 4,675 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,125 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
393
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,125 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.