Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD MILL AND MILLGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,977
Total Quantity
261.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+11.5%
OLD MILL AND MILLGATES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,977 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,826 to the NHS. This is 11.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,826 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.5% 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.