Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANE END MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,813
Total Quantity
739.5K
NHS Cost
£24.3K
vs National Avg
+62.9%

LANE END MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 5,813 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,271 to the NHS. This is 62.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
495

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,813
Total Quantity739,548
Total NHS Cost£24,271
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+62.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,813 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+62.9% 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.