Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LANTERN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,619
Total Quantity
112.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-54.6%
LANTERN SURGERY prescribed 1,619 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,321 to the NHS. This is 54.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,619 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,321 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,619 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.6% 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.