Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,269
Total Quantity
338.1K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
-36.4%
PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 2,269 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,888 to the NHS. This is 36.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,269 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 338,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,888 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,269 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.4% 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.