Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,251
Total Quantity
482.8K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+75.2%
SOUTH PARK SURGERY prescribed 6,251 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,726 to the NHS. This is 75.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
528
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 482,835 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,726 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +75.2% 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.