Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,525
Total Quantity
165.5K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-57.3%
LEE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,525 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,911 to the NHS. This is 57.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 165,510 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,911 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.3% 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.