Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,955
Total Quantity
982.1K
NHS Cost
£32.8K
vs National Avg
+179.1%

LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 9,955 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,776 to the NHS. This is 179.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
800
Jun 2026
837
Jun 2026
861
Jun 2026
822
Jun 2026
804
Jun 2026
854
Jun 2026
823
Jun 2026
909
Jun 2026
816
Jun 2026
802
Jun 2026
816
Jun 2026
811

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,955
Total Quantity982,065
Total NHS Cost£32,776
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+179.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,955 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+179.1% 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.