Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAKENHEATH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,037
Total Quantity
213.7K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-14.9%
LAKENHEATH SURGERY prescribed 3,037 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,841 to the NHS. This is 14.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
247
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,037 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,713 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,841 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,037 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.9% 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.