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 Items3,977
Total Quantity261,885
Total NHS Cost£9,826
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+11.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,977 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+11.5% 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.