Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARSH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,086
Total Quantity
188.1K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-13.5%
MARSH SURGERY prescribed 3,086 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,655 to the NHS. This is 13.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,086 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,121 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,655 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,086 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.5% 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.