Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,313
Total Quantity
151.0K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-63.2%

LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 1,313 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,447 to the NHS. This is 63.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,313
Total Quantity150,980
Total NHS Cost£5,447
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-63.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,313 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-63.2% vs national average
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.