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 Items | 6,020 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 456,884 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,010 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,020 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +68.8% 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.