Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENDEEN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,423
Total Quantity
301.0K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
-32.1%

PENDEEN SURGERY prescribed 2,423 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,100 to the NHS. This is 32.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
196

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,423
Total Quantity300,998
Total NHS Cost£11,100
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-32.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,423 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-32.1% 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.