Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENNINE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,441
Total Quantity
131.8K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-59.6%
PENNINE SURGERY prescribed 1,441 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,485 to the NHS. This is 59.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,485 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.6% 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.