Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PINES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,774
Total Quantity
300.9K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+61.9%
THE PINES SURGERY prescribed 5,774 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,852 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
452
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,852 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.9% 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.