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 Items2,441
Total Quantity207,314
Total NHS Cost£7,811
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-31.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,441 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-31.6% 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.