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 Items8,791
Total Quantity682,783
Total NHS Cost£22,915
Presentations18 different forms
vs National Average+146.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,791 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+146.4% 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.