Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,766
Total Quantity
230.1K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-22.5%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 2,766 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,719 to the NHS. This is 22.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,766 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,719 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,766 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.5% 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.