Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LARKSIDE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,437
Total Quantity
458.3K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
-3.7%
LARKSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 3,437 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,777 to the NHS. This is 3.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 458,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,777 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.7% 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.