Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOCKSTOWN PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,905
Total Quantity
405.1K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+9.5%
LOCKSTOWN PRACTICE prescribed 3,905 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,290 to the NHS. This is 9.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,905 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,290 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,905 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.5% 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.