Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LUSON
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,025
Total Quantity
203.2K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-43.2%
LUSON prescribed 2,025 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,043 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 203,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,043 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.2% 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.