Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT LEVER ONE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,758
Total Quantity
134.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-50.7%

GREAT LEVER ONE prescribed 1,758 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,861 to the NHS. This is 50.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
167

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,758
Total Quantity134,488
Total NHS Cost£4,861
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-50.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,758 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-50.7% 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.