Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEASOWE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,897
Total Quantity
110.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-46.8%
LEASOWE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,897 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,523 to the NHS. This is 46.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,897 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,523 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,897 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.8% 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.