Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHURCH LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,638
Total Quantity
995.1K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+114.1%
CHURCH LANE SURGERY prescribed 7,638 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,820 to the NHS. This is 114.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
625
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
676
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,638 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 995,083 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,820 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,638 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +114.1% 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.