Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOCKWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,296
Total Quantity
192.7K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-35.6%
LOCKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,296 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,037 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 192,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,037 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.6% 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.