Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,136
Total Quantity
424.7K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+72%
LEANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 6,136 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,426 to the NHS. This is 72% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
451
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 424,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,426 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +72% 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.