Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PIKES LANE 1
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,645
Total Quantity
306.9K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+2.2%
PIKES LANE 1 prescribed 3,645 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,677 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,677 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.2% 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.