Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MACMILLAN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,369
Total Quantity
252.4K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
-5.6%
THE MACMILLAN SURGERY prescribed 3,369 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,995 to the NHS. This is 5.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,995 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.6% 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.