Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKFIELDS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,286
Total Quantity
254.8K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-35.9%

PARKFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 2,286 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,987 to the NHS. This is 35.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
193

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,286
Total Quantity254,804
Total NHS Cost£8,987
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-35.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,286 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-35.9% vs national average
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.