Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,373
Total Quantity
646.7K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+106.7%
LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,373 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,498 to the NHS. This is 106.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 646,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,498 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +106.7% 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.