Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,832
Total Quantity
165.7K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
-48.6%

QUEENS PARK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,832 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,046 to the NHS. This is 48.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
159

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,832
Total Quantity165,724
Total NHS Cost£4,046
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-48.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,832 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-48.6% vs national average
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.