Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,565
Total Quantity
693.4K
NHS Cost
£27.5K
vs National Avg
+84%

PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,565 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,503 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
522

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,565
Total Quantity693,387
Total NHS Cost£27,503
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+84%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,565 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+84% vs national average
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.