Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,391
Total Quantity
667.2K
NHS Cost
£24.0K
vs National Avg
+79.2%
LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,391 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,978 to the NHS. This is 79.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
612
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
583
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 667,236 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,978 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +79.2% 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.