Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MADEIRA MEDICAL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,540
Total Quantity
284.6K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-56.8%
MADEIRA MEDICAL prescribed 1,540 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,680 to the NHS. This is 56.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,611 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,680 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -56.8% 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.