Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,338
Total Quantity
347.4K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-6.4%
PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE prescribed 3,338 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,390 to the NHS. This is 6.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
301
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 347,367 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,390 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.4% 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.