Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,935
Total Quantity
358.9K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+10.3%
THE PINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,935 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,109 to the NHS. This is 10.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,935 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,907 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,109 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,935 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.3% 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.