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 Items | 2,375 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 256,199 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,377 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,375 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.4% 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.