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 Items5,264
Total Quantity670,582
Total NHS Cost£26,859
Presentations17 different forms
vs National Average+47.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,264 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+47.6% vs national average
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.