Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,101
Total Quantity
100.0K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-69.1%
LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,101 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,255 to the NHS. This is 69.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,101 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,255 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,101 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -69.1% 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.