Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARPLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,165
Total Quantity
218.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-39.3%
MARPLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,165 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,262 to the NHS. This is 39.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 218,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,262 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.3% 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.