Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIME GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,917
Total Quantity
367.3K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
-18.2%
LIME GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,917 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,847 to the NHS. This is 18.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 367,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,847 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18.2% 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.