Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,045
Total Quantity
482.1K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+69.5%
MARKET SURGERY prescribed 6,045 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,272 to the NHS. This is 69.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
494
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 482,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,272 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +69.5% 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.