Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAKESIDE MEDICAL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,082
Total Quantity
673.5K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+98.5%
LAKESIDE MEDICAL prescribed 7,082 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,793 to the NHS. This is 98.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
626
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 673,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,793 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +98.5% 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.