Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITHERLAND PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,062
Total Quantity
339.3K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+13.9%
LITHERLAND PRACTICE prescribed 4,062 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,768 to the NHS. This is 13.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
360
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,062 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,768 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,062 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.9% 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.