Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONG LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,541
Total Quantity
512.3K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+83.4%
LONG LANE SURGERY prescribed 6,541 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,118 to the NHS. This is 83.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
521
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 512,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,118 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +83.4% 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.