Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAURBEL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,441
Total Quantity
207.3K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-31.6%
LAURBEL SURGERY prescribed 2,441 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,811 to the NHS. This is 31.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,811 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.6% 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.