Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENDLE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,307
Total Quantity
413.8K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+20.7%
PENDLE VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,307 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,127 to the NHS. This is 20.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
365
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 413,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,127 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.7% 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.