Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,941
Total Quantity
284.1K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-17.6%
LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY prescribed 2,941 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,232 to the NHS. This is 17.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,941 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,232 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,941 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.6% 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.