Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATH LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,928
Total Quantity
583.5K
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+122.2%
HEATH LANE SURGERY prescribed 7,928 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,111 to the NHS. This is 122.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
656
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 583,539 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,111 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +122.2% 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.