Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,925
Total Quantity
315.9K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+10%

MINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,925 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,947 to the NHS. This is 10% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
313

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,925
Total Quantity315,889
Total NHS Cost£13,947
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+10%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,925 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+10% 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.