Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,288
Total Quantity
473.9K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+48.2%
LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,288 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,350 to the NHS. This is 48.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
415
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,288 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,350 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,288 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48.2% 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.