Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,672
Total Quantity
717.0K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+87%
PARKSIDE SURGERY prescribed 6,672 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,716 to the NHS. This is 87% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
593
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
589
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 717,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,716 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +87% 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.