Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LODGE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,701
Total Quantity
468.1K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+31.8%
LODGE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,701 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,503 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
414
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,503 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.8% 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.