Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,574
Total Quantity
229.0K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-27.8%
MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,574 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,597 to the NHS. This is 27.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,574 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 229,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,597 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,574 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.8% 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.