Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,709
Total Quantity
491.9K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+88.1%
PARCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,709 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,313 to the NHS. This is 88.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
554
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 491,860 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,313 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +88.1% 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.