Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,473
Total Quantity
449.7K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+53.4%
LISSON GROVE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,473 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,580 to the NHS. This is 53.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
444
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,473 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 449,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,580 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,473 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53.4% 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.