Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARISCO MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
20,405
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£46.9K
vs National Avg
+472%
MARISCO MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 20,405 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £46,877 to the NHS. This is 472% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,619
Jul 2026
1,537
Jul 2026
1,796
Jul 2026
1,585
Jul 2026
1,710
Jul 2026
1,791
Jul 2026
1,761
Jul 2026
1,543
Jul 2026
1,942
Jul 2026
1,668
Jul 2026
1,750
Jul 2026
1,703
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 20,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,200,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £46,877 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +472% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 20,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +472% 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.