Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCE LANE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,670
Total Quantity
223.3K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-25.2%

LANCE LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,670 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,049 to the NHS. This is 25.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
223

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,670
Total Quantity223,349
Total NHS Cost£8,049
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-25.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,670 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-25.2% vs national average
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.