Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MAPLES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,670
Total Quantity
440.1K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
THE MAPLES prescribed 5,670 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,663 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
440
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,663 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.