Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PINHOE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,044
Total Quantity
379.4K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+41.4%
PINHOE SURGERY prescribed 5,044 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,025 to the NHS. This is 41.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
439
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 379,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,025 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41.4% 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.