Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MVMG - MONKS PARK

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
11,669
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£37.7K
vs National Avg
+227.1%

MVMG - MONKS PARK prescribed 11,669 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,734 to the NHS. This is 227.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
742
Jul 2026
1,191
Jul 2026
1,241
Jul 2026
1,185
Jul 2026
1,142
Jul 2026
1,214
Jul 2026
1,052
Jul 2026
1,090
Jul 2026
1,113

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,669
Total Quantity1,172,043
Total NHS Cost£37,734
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+227.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,669 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+227.1% 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.