Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,505
Total Quantity
636.3K
NHS Cost
£19.1K
vs National Avg
+138.4%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,505 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,062 to the NHS. This is 138.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
768
Jul 2026
699
Jul 2026
715
Jul 2026
738
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
727
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 636,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,062 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +138.4% 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.