Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,498
Total Quantity
480.9K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+54.1%
ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE prescribed 5,498 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,913 to the NHS. This is 54.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
472
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,498 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 480,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,913 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,498 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.1% 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.