Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLOVERS LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,911
Total Quantity
265.3K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+9.6%
GLOVERS LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,911 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,951 to the NHS. This is 9.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,951 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.6% 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.