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 Items | 5,335 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 553,201 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,039 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,335 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.5% 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.