Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PARSON DROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,495
Total Quantity
400.0K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+54%
PARSON DROVE SURGERY prescribed 5,495 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,260 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
438
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,997 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,260 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.