Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,294
Total Quantity
447.9K
NHS Cost
£27.5K
vs National Avg
+76.4%
PARKSIDE SURGERY prescribed 6,294 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,533 to the NHS. This is 76.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
515
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
567
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
519
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,533 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +76.4% 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.