Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARKET CROSS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,191
Total Quantity
549.4K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+101.6%
MARKET CROSS SURGERY prescribed 7,191 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,233 to the NHS. This is 101.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
605
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,412 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,233 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +101.6% 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.