Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LYDDEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,830
Total Quantity
165.8K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-48.7%
LYDDEN SURGERY prescribed 1,830 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,063 to the NHS. This is 48.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 165,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,063 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -48.7% 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.