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 Items6,782
Total Quantity515,472
Total NHS Cost£22,157
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+90.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,782 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+90.1% vs national average
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.