Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAMBERT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,656
Total Quantity
300.9K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+2.5%
LAMBERT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,656 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,020 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,896 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,020 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.5% vs national average |
Explore More
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.