Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,301
Total Quantity
466.0K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
PARKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,301 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,085 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
349
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,301 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 466,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,085 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,301 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.