Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,721
Total Quantity
479.6K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+4.3%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,721 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,472 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,605 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,472 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.3% 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.