Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANGTHWAITE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,986
Total Quantity
142.5K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-44.3%
LANGTHWAITE SURGERY prescribed 1,986 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,586 to the NHS. This is 44.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,482 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,586 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.3% 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.