Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DOCTORS LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,760
Total Quantity
144.8K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-50.7%
DOCTORS LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,855 to the NHS. This is 50.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,855 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.7% 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.