Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PLEASLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,503
Total Quantity
188.6K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-29.8%
PLEASLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,503 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,930 to the NHS. This is 29.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,930 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.8% 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.