Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MALTINGS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,757
Total Quantity
448.4K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+33.3%
MALTINGS SURGERY prescribed 4,757 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,201 to the NHS. This is 33.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 448,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,201 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.3% 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.