Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,697
Total Quantity
479.7K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+87.7%
PARK SURGERY prescribed 6,697 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,637 to the NHS. This is 87.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
605
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,637 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +87.7% 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.