Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,524
Total Quantity
298.3K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+26.8%
MARTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,524 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,786 to the NHS. This is 26.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 298,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,786 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.8% 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.