Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,446
Total Quantity
510.3K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+24.6%
PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,446 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,309 to the NHS. This is 24.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
358
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,309 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.6% 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.