Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,195
Total Quantity
289.7K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+45.6%
LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 5,195 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,658 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
475
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 289,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,658 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45.6% 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.