Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,431
Total Quantity
354.3K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+52.2%
MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,431 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,664 to the NHS. This is 52.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
466
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 354,313 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,664 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.2% 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.