Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANGLEY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,672
Total Quantity
435.2K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+59%
LANGLEY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,672 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,688 to the NHS. This is 59% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
464
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,205 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,688 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59% 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.