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 Items | 2,286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,987 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.9% 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.