Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MILLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,661
Total Quantity
479.2K
NHS Cost
£19.1K
vs National Avg
+58.7%
MILLBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,661 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,149 to the NHS. This is 58.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
483
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,661 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,191 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,149 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,661 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +58.7% 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.