Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANE END SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,177
Total Quantity
269.3K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+17.1%
LANE END SURGERY prescribed 4,177 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,063 to the NHS. This is 17.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,276 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,063 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.1% 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.