Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAPAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,293
Total Quantity
303.4K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-35.7%
LAPAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,293 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,679 to the NHS. This is 35.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,679 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.7% 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.