Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LICHFIELD GROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,671
Total Quantity
163.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-53.2%
LICHFIELD GROVE SURGERY prescribed 1,671 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,711 to the NHS. This is 53.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,424 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,711 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.2% 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.