Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,396
Total Quantity
247.0K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-32.8%

PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,396 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,201 to the NHS. This is 32.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
174

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,396
Total Quantity246,958
Total NHS Cost£10,201
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-32.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,396 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-32.8% 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.