Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCELOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,718
Total Quantity
382.6K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+4.2%
LANCELOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,718 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,613 to the NHS. This is 4.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
300
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 382,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,613 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.2% 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.