Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PWE PENDLE VALLEY MILL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,557
Total Quantity
791.8K
NHS Cost
£28.9K
vs National Avg
+139.9%
PWE PENDLE VALLEY MILL prescribed 8,557 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,880 to the NHS. This is 139.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
687
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
806
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
766
Jul 2026
740
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
717
Jul 2026
687
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 791,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,880 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +139.9% 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.