Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD PARSONAGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,390
Total Quantity
89.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-61%

OLD PARSONAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,390 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,538 to the NHS. This is 61% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,390
Total Quantity89,772
Total NHS Cost£3,538
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-61%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,390 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-61% 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.