Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,346
Total Quantity
246.7K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-6.2%
PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,346 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,486 to the NHS. This is 6.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,346 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 246,732 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,486 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,346 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.2% 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.