Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAKESIDE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,546
Total Quantity
221.0K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-56.7%
LAKESIDE prescribed 1,546 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,943 to the NHS. This is 56.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 220,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,943 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -56.7% 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.