Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BALDWINS LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,418
Total Quantity
77.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-60.3%
BALDWINS LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,418 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,518 to the NHS. This is 60.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,418 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,518 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,418 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.3% 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.