Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,017
Total Quantity
571.3K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+96.7%
HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,017 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,546 to the NHS. This is 96.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
574
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 571,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,546 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +96.7% 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.