Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,351
Total Quantity
529.8K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+78%
PARKBURY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 6,351 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,099 to the NHS. This is 78% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
640
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,351 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 529,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,099 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,351 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +78% 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.