Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARK VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,403
Total Quantity
369.9K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+23.4%
PARK VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,403 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,600 to the NHS. This is 23.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,600 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.4% 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.