Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,219
Total Quantity
320.6K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
-9.8%
PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE prescribed 3,219 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,919 to the NHS. This is 9.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,615 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,919 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.8% vs national average |
Explore More
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.