Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINCOLN HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,142
Total Quantity
860.1K
NHS Cost
£23.7K
vs National Avg
+156.3%
LINCOLN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 9,142 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,673 to the NHS. This is 156.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
786
Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
835
Jun 2026
802
Jun 2026
841
Jun 2026
880
Jun 2026
949
Jun 2026
749
Jun 2026
886
Jun 2026
827
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 860,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,673 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +156.3% 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.