Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENNY LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,896
Total Quantity
163.2K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-46.9%
PENNY LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,896 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,755 to the NHS. This is 46.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,755 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.9% 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.