Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PILNING SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,779
Total Quantity
149.4K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-50.1%
PILNING SURGERY prescribed 1,779 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,034 to the NHS. This is 50.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,034 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.1% 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.