Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LISCARD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,605
Total Quantity
142.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-55%
LISCARD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,605 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,461 to the NHS. This is 55% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,461 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55% 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.