Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR AM LEWIS' PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,332
Total Quantity
192.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-34.6%
DR AM LEWIS' PRACTICE prescribed 2,332 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,416 to the NHS. This is 34.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,332 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 192,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,416 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,332 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.6% 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.