Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,681
Total Quantity
203.7K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-24.8%
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,681 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,827 to the NHS. This is 24.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,681 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 203,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,827 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,681 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.8% 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.