Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,087
Total Quantity
209.6K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-41.5%
PARKSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,087 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,684 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,087 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 209,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,684 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,087 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.5% 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.