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 Items3,037
Total Quantity213,713
Total NHS Cost£6,841
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-14.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,037 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-14.9% 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.