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 Items1,416
Total Quantity113,387
Total NHS Cost£4,517
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-60.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,416 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-60.3% vs national average
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.