Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,250
Total Quantity
208.9K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-36.9%
LEES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,250 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,755 to the NHS. This is 36.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,755 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.9% 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.