Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LATHOM HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,974
Total Quantity
173.3K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-44.7%
LATHOM HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,974 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,602 to the NHS. This is 44.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 173,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,602 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.7% 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.