Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PEMBRIDGE VILLAS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,792
Total Quantity
174.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-49.8%
THE PEMBRIDGE VILLAS SURGERY prescribed 1,792 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,646 to the NHS. This is 49.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,646 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.8% vs national average |
Explore More
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.