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 Items5,363
Total Quantity327,222
Total NHS Cost£15,373
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+50.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,363 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+50.3% 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.