Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAYBUSH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,106
Total Quantity
339.4K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+43.1%
MAYBUSH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,106 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,103 to the NHS. This is 43.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
470
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,103 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +43.1% 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.