Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAWNS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,595
Total Quantity
226.4K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+0.8%

LAWNS PRACTICE prescribed 3,595 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,814 to the NHS. This is 0.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
297

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,595
Total Quantity226,364
Total NHS Cost£10,814
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+0.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,595 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+0.8% 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.