Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PICKHURST SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,602
Total Quantity
211.1K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-55.1%
PICKHURST SURGERY prescribed 1,602 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,744 to the NHS. This is 55.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,602 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,744 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,602 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.1% 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.