Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAPWORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
757
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-78.8%
LAPWORTH SURGERY prescribed 757 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,977 to the NHS. This is 78.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 757 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,977 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -78.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 757 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -78.8% 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.