Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,236
Total Quantity
294.7K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
-9.3%
PENN SURGERY prescribed 3,236 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,265 to the NHS. This is 9.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,709 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,265 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.3% 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.