Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MAGNA GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,791
Total Quantity
682.8K
NHS Cost
£22.9K
vs National Avg
+146.4%
THE MAGNA GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 8,791 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,915 to the NHS. This is 146.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
774
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
764
Jul 2026
748
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
738
Jul 2026
710
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
771
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
736
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 682,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,915 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +146.4% 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.