Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PERSHORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,463
Total Quantity
414.0K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+53.1%
PERSHORE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,463 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,279 to the NHS. This is 53.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
475
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,279 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53.1% 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.