Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINDEN MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,583
Total Quantity
619.8K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+140.6%
LINDEN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 8,583 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,460 to the NHS. This is 140.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
687
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
744
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
714
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
743
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
691
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 619,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,460 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +140.6% 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.