Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LAWSON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,728
Total Quantity
313.6K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+4.5%
LAWSON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,728 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,384 to the NHS. This is 4.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
299
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 313,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,384 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.5% 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.