Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINDUM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,788
Total Quantity
325.2K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+34.2%

LINDUM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,788 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,037 to the NHS. This is 34.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
417

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,788
Total Quantity325,159
Total NHS Cost£11,037
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+34.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,788 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+34.2% 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.