Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARKET RASEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,363
Total Quantity
327.2K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+50.3%
MARKET RASEN SURGERY prescribed 5,363 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,373 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
420
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 327,222 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,373 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.3% 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.