Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LUNESDALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,806
Total Quantity
122.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-49.4%
LUNESDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,806 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,837 to the NHS. This is 49.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,837 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,806 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.4% 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.