Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,750
Total Quantity
514.9K
NHS Cost
£21.6K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,750 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,578 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
488
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 514,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,578 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.