Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINDEN HALL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,712
Total Quantity
467.5K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+4.1%
LINDEN HALL SURGERY prescribed 3,712 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,856 to the NHS. This is 4.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
307
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 467,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,856 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.1% 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.