Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LADYGATE LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,149
Total Quantity
104.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-67.8%
LADYGATE LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,149 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,011 to the NHS. This is 67.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,011 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -67.8% 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.