Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MADELEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,245
Total Quantity
369.3K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+19%
MADELEY PRACTICE prescribed 4,245 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,055 to the NHS. This is 19% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
355
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,344 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,055 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19% 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.