Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PERRANPORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,380
Total Quantity
244.6K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-5.3%
PERRANPORTH SURGERY prescribed 3,380 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,735 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,735 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.3% 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.