Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,681
Total Quantity
293.5K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-24.8%

QUEENS PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,681 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,253 to the NHS. This is 24.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
240

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,681
Total Quantity293,478
Total NHS Cost£8,253
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-24.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,681 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-24.8% 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.