Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LODGE,HIGHFIELD & REDBOURN
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,950
Total Quantity
592.5K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+66.8%
LODGE,HIGHFIELD & REDBOURN prescribed 5,950 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,008 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
651
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,950 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 592,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,008 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,950 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.8% 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.