Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PINFOLD MEDICAL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,420
Total Quantity
470.7K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
PINFOLD MEDICAL prescribed 4,420 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,226 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
426
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 470,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,226 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.