Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BALMORE PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,264
Total Quantity
670.6K
NHS Cost
£26.9K
vs National Avg
+47.6%
BALMORE PARK SURGERY prescribed 5,264 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,859 to the NHS. This is 47.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 670,582 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,859 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +47.6% 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.