Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,918
Total Quantity
761.2K
NHS Cost
£24.0K
vs National Avg
+178%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 9,918 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,038 to the NHS. This is 178% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
876
Jul 2026
799
Jul 2026
794
Jul 2026
813
Jul 2026
831
Jul 2026
765
Jul 2026
806
Jul 2026
823
Jul 2026
823
Jul 2026
794
Jul 2026
936
Jul 2026
858

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,918
Total Quantity761,198
Total NHS Cost£24,038
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+178%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,918 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+178% vs national average
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.