Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,411
Total Quantity
430.7K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
-4.4%
PARKSIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,411 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,982 to the NHS. This is 4.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,982 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.4% 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.