Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DRS LAMBERT & NG
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,348
Total Quantity
273.5K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+21.9%
DRS LAMBERT & NG prescribed 4,348 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,134 to the NHS. This is 21.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
367
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,134 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.9% 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.