Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARKS GATE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,202
Total Quantity
269.4K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-10.2%
MARKS GATE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,202 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,287 to the NHS. This is 10.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,287 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.2% 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.