Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LISTER HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,761
Total Quantity
488.9K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
LISTER HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,761 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,087 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 488,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,087 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.