Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PINEHILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,453
Total Quantity
151.3K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-59.3%
PINEHILL SURGERY prescribed 1,453 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,151 to the NHS. This is 59.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,151 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.3% 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.