Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,095
Total Quantity
758.3K
NHS Cost
£19.5K
vs National Avg
+126.9%
LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE prescribed 8,095 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,452 to the NHS. This is 126.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
696
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
697
Jul 2026
770
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 758,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,452 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +126.9% 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.