Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,170
Total Quantity
321.0K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+16.9%
PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 4,170 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,148 to the NHS. This is 16.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
364
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,148 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.9% 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.