Linagliptin/metformin
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
52.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7M
Practices
1,553
Avg per Practice
34
Overview
Linagliptin/metformin is prescribed by 1,553 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 52,299 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,716,227 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 9,020 | 69 | 131 | +287.8% ▲ |
| S | 4,639 | 54 | 86 | +154.9% ▲ |
| B | 4,194 | 70 | 60 | +77.7% ▲ |
| IG | 2,437 | 27 | 90 | +168.0% ▲ |
| RM | 2,387 | 29 | 82 | +144.2% ▲ |
| NN | 1,295 | 23 | 56 | +67.1% ▲ |
| GU | 1,265 | 20 | 63 | +87.8% ▲ |
| TW | 1,251 | 21 | 60 | +76.9% ▲ |
| UB | 1,250 | 23 | 54 | +61.1% ▲ |
| HA | 1,227 | 18 | 68 | +102.4% ▲ |
| WF | 1,076 | 13 | 83 | +145.7% ▲ |
| N | 976 | 15 | 65 | +93.2% ▲ |
| RH | 927 | 14 | 66 | +96.4% ▲ |
| W | 816 | 13 | 63 | +86.4% ▲ |
| OL | 722 | 16 | 45 | +33.8% ▲ |
| CV | 702 | 25 | 28 | -16.6% ▼ |
| WS | 640 | 21 | 31 | -9.5% ▼ |
| SE | 630 | 18 | 35 | +3.9% ▲ |
| SW | 618 | 17 | 36 | +8.0% ▲ |
| NW | 592 | 15 | 40 | +17.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL PARK SURGERY | 1,004 |
| DR KM ALKAISY PRACTICE | 975 |
| STAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | 782 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Antidiabetic drugs
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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.