Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GROUND FLOOR LANARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,244
Total Quantity
230.7K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-37.1%
GROUND FLOOR LANARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,244 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,273 to the NHS. This is 37.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
224
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,273 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.1% 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.