Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,747
Total Quantity
322.0K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+33.1%
MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 4,747 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,709 to the NHS. This is 33.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,747 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,970 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,709 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,747 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.1% 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.