Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,549
Total Quantity
402.2K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+27.5%
LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 4,549 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,346 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
382
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,346 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.