Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,505
Total Quantity
349.5K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
+26.3%
THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,505 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,011 to the NHS. This is 26.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
390
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 349,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,011 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.3% 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.