Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LARWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
16,624
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£51.2K
vs National Avg
+366%
LARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 16,624 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £51,158 to the NHS. This is 366% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,382
Jul 2026
1,264
Jul 2026
1,371
Jul 2026
1,362
Jul 2026
1,334
Jul 2026
1,419
Jul 2026
1,363
Jul 2026
1,463
Jul 2026
1,479
Jul 2026
1,327
Jul 2026
1,427
Jul 2026
1,433
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,315,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £51,158 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +366% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +366% 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.