Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAKENHAM SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,449
Total Quantity
308.9K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-3.3%
LAKENHAM SURGERY prescribed 3,449 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,181 to the NHS. This is 3.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,181 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.3% 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.