Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEADGATE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,282
Total Quantity
257.3K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
+20%
LEADGATE SURGERY prescribed 4,282 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,733 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
389
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 257,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,733 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20% 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.