Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,151
Total Quantity
382.9K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+44.4%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,151 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,399 to the NHS. This is 44.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
432
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 382,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,399 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.4% 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.