Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARSH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,125
Total Quantity
410.5K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+71.7%

MARSH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,125 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,551 to the NHS. This is 71.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
430

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,125
Total Quantity410,490
Total NHS Cost£16,551
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+71.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,125 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+71.7% vs national average
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.