Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
18,817
Total Quantity
1.8M
NHS Cost
£52.9K
vs National Avg
+427.5%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 18,817 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £52,899 to the NHS. This is 427.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,684
Jul 2026
1,514
Jul 2026
1,691
Jul 2026
1,504
Jul 2026
1,550
Jul 2026
1,616
Jul 2026
1,486
Jul 2026
1,633
Jul 2026
1,605
Jul 2026
1,379
Jul 2026
1,567
Jul 2026
1,588
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 18,817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,772,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £52,899 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +427.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 18,817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +427.5% 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.