Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MILLENNIUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,112
Total Quantity
158.6K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-12.8%
MILLENNIUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,112 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,329 to the NHS. This is 12.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
263
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,607 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,329 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.8% 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.