Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MILBORNE PORT SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,024
Total Quantity
253.5K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-15.2%

MILBORNE PORT SURGERY prescribed 3,024 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,916 to the NHS. This is 15.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
260

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,024
Total Quantity253,461
Total NHS Cost£7,916
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-15.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,024 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-15.2% 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.