Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MILLBROOK SURGERY, CASTLE CARY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,694
Total Quantity
197.8K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
-52.5%
MILLBROOK SURGERY, CASTLE CARY prescribed 1,694 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,056 to the NHS. This is 52.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 197,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,056 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.5% 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.