Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAMBETH WALK GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,612
Total Quantity
377.0K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
LAMBETH WALK GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,612 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,266 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
497
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,612 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 377,015 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,266 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,612 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.