Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,462
Total Quantity
306.1K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-3%
MARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,462 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,243 to the NHS. This is 3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,243 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -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.