Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAVENDER HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,483
Total Quantity
257.5K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-2.4%
LAVENDER HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,483 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,894 to the NHS. This is 2.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 257,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,894 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.4% 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.