Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PENTELOW PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,027
Total Quantity
169.7K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-43.2%
PENTELOW PRACTICE prescribed 2,027 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,217 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,027 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,217 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,027 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.2% 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.