Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOCKFIELD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,335
Total Quantity
553.2K
NHS Cost
£24.0K
vs National Avg
+49.5%

LOCKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 5,335 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,039 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
447

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,335
Total Quantity553,201
Total NHS Cost£24,039
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+49.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,335 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+49.5% vs national average
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.