Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEESBROOK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,516
Total Quantity
373.1K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
-1.4%
LEESBROOK SURGERY prescribed 3,516 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,047 to the NHS. This is 1.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
299
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,047 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.4% 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.