Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKLANDS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,176
Total Quantity
322.4K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-11%

PARKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 3,176 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,787 to the NHS. This is 11% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
273

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,176
Total Quantity322,448
Total NHS Cost£10,787
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-11%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,176 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-11% 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.