Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PEARTREE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,062
Total Quantity
841.8K
NHS Cost
£30.8K
vs National Avg
+98%

THE PEARTREE PRACTICE prescribed 7,062 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,843 to the NHS. This is 98% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
628

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,062
Total Quantity841,820
Total NHS Cost£30,843
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+98%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,062 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+98% 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.