Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENROSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,917
Total Quantity
333.9K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+65.9%
PENROSE SURGERY prescribed 5,917 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,667 to the NHS. This is 65.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
494
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,667 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +65.9% 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.