Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,928
Total Quantity
293.7K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
PARKGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,928 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,597 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
410
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,597 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.