Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAGDALEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,247
Total Quantity
434.9K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+19.1%
MAGDALEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,247 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,702 to the NHS. This is 19.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
361
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,247 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 434,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,702 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,247 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.1% 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.