Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAUREL BANK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,779
Total Quantity
139.7K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-50.1%
LAUREL BANK SURGERY prescribed 1,779 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,800 to the NHS. This is 50.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,800 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.1% 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.