Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINGFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,649
Total Quantity
353.3K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
-25.7%
LINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,649 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,243 to the NHS. This is 25.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,649 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,243 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,649 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.7% 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.