Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRESTON PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,444
Total Quantity
189.0K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
PRESTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 2,444 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,239 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,444 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 189,019 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,239 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,444 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.