Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOFTHOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,192
Total Quantity
360.3K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+17.5%
LOFTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,192 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,249 to the NHS. This is 17.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
339
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,297 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,249 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.5% 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.