Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,849
Total Quantity
489.7K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,849 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,760 to the NHS. This is 35.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,849 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 489,670 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,760 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,849 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.9% 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.