Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PERKINS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,652
Total Quantity
119.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-53.7%
PERKINS PRACTICE prescribed 1,652 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,172 to the NHS. This is 53.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,652 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,172 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,652 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.7% 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.