Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEEN VIEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,894
Total Quantity
667.0K
NHS Cost
£24.2K
vs National Avg
+93.3%
LEEN VIEW SURGERY prescribed 6,894 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,220 to the NHS. This is 93.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
555
Jun 2026
588
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
595
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 667,007 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,220 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +93.3% 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.