Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAPESBURY MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,337
Total Quantity
303.0K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+21.6%
MAPESBURY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,337 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,084 to the NHS. This is 21.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
383
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 302,971 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,084 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.6% 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.