Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAVANT ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,536
Total Quantity
283.1K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-0.9%
LAVANT ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,536 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,513 to the NHS. This is 0.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
275
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 283,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,513 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.9% 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.