Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENCESTER SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,065
Total Quantity
610.8K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+13.9%
PENCESTER SURGERY prescribed 4,065 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,282 to the NHS. This is 13.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,065 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 610,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,282 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,065 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.9% 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.