Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PENINSULA PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,432
Total Quantity
246.9K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-3.8%
THE PENINSULA PRACTICE prescribed 3,432 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,173 to the NHS. This is 3.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
304
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 246,943 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,173 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.8% 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.