Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,277
Total Quantity
654.9K
NHS Cost
£21.1K
vs National Avg
+132%
LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY prescribed 8,277 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,059 to the NHS. This is 132% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
784
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
870
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
747
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
648
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 654,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,059 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +132% 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.