Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LUPSET HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,127
Total Quantity
519.4K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+99.8%
LUPSET HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 7,127 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,303 to the NHS. This is 99.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
601
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,127 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 519,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,303 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,127 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99.8% 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.