Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARISH FIELDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,362
Total Quantity
321.9K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+22.3%
PARISH FIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 4,362 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,450 to the NHS. This is 22.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
351
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,867 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,450 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +22.3% 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.