Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAGHULL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,416
Total Quantity
113.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-60.3%
MAGHULL PRACTICE prescribed 1,416 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,517 to the NHS. This is 60.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,416 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,387 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,517 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,416 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.3% 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.