Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,040
Total Quantity
424.1K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+69.3%
PARKLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,040 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,629 to the NHS. This is 69.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
507
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 424,126 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,629 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +69.3% 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.