Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,753
Total Quantity
126.0K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-50.9%
LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,753 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,250 to the NHS. This is 50.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,250 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.9% 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.