Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,215
Total Quantity
241.8K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-9.9%
PARKGATE SURGERY prescribed 3,215 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,265 to the NHS. This is 9.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
285
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,265 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.9% 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.