Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PIKE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,129
Total Quantity
110.2K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-68.4%
PIKE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,129 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,770 to the NHS. This is 68.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,129 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,770 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -68.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,129 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -68.4% 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.