Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GIBSON LANE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,732
Total Quantity
453.8K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+4.6%

GIBSON LANE PRACTICE prescribed 3,732 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,880 to the NHS. This is 4.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
310

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,732
Total Quantity453,779
Total NHS Cost£15,880
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+4.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,732 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+4.6% vs national average
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.