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 Items | 1,313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,447 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -63.2% 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.