Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARLBOROUGH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,635
Total Quantity
499.3K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+114%
MARLBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 7,635 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,093 to the NHS. This is 114% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
654
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 499,307 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,093 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +114% 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.