Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POCKLINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,782
Total Quantity
515.5K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+90.1%
POCKLINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,782 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,157 to the NHS. This is 90.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
561
Jun 2026
564
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
570
Jun 2026
601
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
526
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 515,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,157 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +90.1% 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.