Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FIGGES MARSH SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,488
Total Quantity
594.8K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+81.9%

FIGGES MARSH SURGERY prescribed 6,488 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,622 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
565

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,488
Total Quantity594,810
Total NHS Cost£22,622
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+81.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,488 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+81.9% 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.