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 Items | 3,732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 453,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,880 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.6% 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.