Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,415
Total Quantity
162.9K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-60.3%
PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,415 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,938 to the NHS. This is 60.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,871 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,938 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.3% 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.