Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,912
Total Quantity
760.5K
NHS Cost
£30.7K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
PARK SURGERY prescribed 4,912 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,740 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,912 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 760,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,740 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,912 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.