Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,375
Total Quantity
256.2K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
-33.4%

ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,375 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,377 to the NHS. This is 33.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
190

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,375
Total Quantity256,199
Total NHS Cost£12,377
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average-33.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,375 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-33.4% 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.