Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,778
Total Quantity
242.2K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-22.1%
PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,778 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,531 to the NHS. This is 22.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 242,179 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,531 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.1% 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.