Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IDE LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,124
Total Quantity
218.2K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-12.4%
IDE LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,124 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,995 to the NHS. This is 12.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
224
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 218,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,995 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.4% 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.