Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,636
Total Quantity
240.5K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+30%
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,636 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,125 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,506 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,125 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30% 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.