Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MONKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,686
Total Quantity
208.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-24.7%

MONKFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,686 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,367 to the NHS. This is 24.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
222

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,686
Total Quantity208,148
Total NHS Cost£7,367
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-24.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,686 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-24.7% 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.