Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOCKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,143
Total Quantity
273.3K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
-11.9%
LOCKSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,143 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,028 to the NHS. This is 11.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,267 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,028 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.9% 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.