Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANGPORT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,428
Total Quantity
400.2K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+52.2%
LANGPORT SURGERY prescribed 5,428 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,354 to the NHS. This is 52.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
444
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,165 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,354 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.2% 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.