Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGLEVENS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,607
Total Quantity
269.4K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
-26.9%
LONGLEVENS SURGERY prescribed 2,607 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,913 to the NHS. This is 26.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,607 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,913 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,607 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.9% 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.