Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH MILFORD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,020
Total Quantity
456.9K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+68.8%

SOUTH MILFORD SURGERY prescribed 6,020 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,010 to the NHS. This is 68.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
500

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,020
Total Quantity456,884
Total NHS Cost£16,010
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+68.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,020 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+68.8% 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.