Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,755
Total Quantity
568.6K
NHS Cost
£31.7K
vs National Avg
+117.4%
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,755 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,691 to the NHS. This is 117.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
727
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
682
Jun 2026
659
Jun 2026
649
Jun 2026
666
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
602
Jun 2026
623
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 568,635 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,691 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +117.4% 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.