Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONG LANE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,029
Total Quantity
294.4K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+12.9%
LONG LANE prescribed 4,029 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,144 to the NHS. This is 12.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,029 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,144 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,029 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12.9% 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.