Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,676
Total Quantity
123.6K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-53%
MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,676 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,916 to the NHS. This is 53% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,676 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,916 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,676 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53% 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.