Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,993
Total Quantity
251.3K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-16.1%

LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 2,993 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,426 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
233

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,993
Total Quantity251,274
Total NHS Cost£8,426
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-16.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,993 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-16.1% vs national average
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.