Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LADYBARN GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,952
Total Quantity
513.0K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+66.8%

LADYBARN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,952 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,848 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
504

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,952
Total Quantity512,989
Total NHS Cost£18,848
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+66.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,952 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+66.8% 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.