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 Items1,129
Total Quantity110,216
Total NHS Cost£4,770
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-68.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,129 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-68.4% vs national average
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.