Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,727
Total Quantity
426.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
-23.6%
PARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,727 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,329 to the NHS. This is 23.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,727 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 426,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,329 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,727 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23.6% 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.