Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUCKLANDS END LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,260
Total Quantity
351.1K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
-8.6%
BUCKLANDS END LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,260 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,511 to the NHS. This is 8.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 351,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,511 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.6% 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.