Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARTLESHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,931
Total Quantity
205.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-45.9%
MARTLESHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,931 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,519 to the NHS. This is 45.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,931 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 205,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,519 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,931 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -45.9% 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.