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 Items5,917
Total Quantity333,850
Total NHS Cost£11,667
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+65.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,917 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+65.9% 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.