Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,901
Total Quantity
430.4K
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+9.4%
LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,901 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,745 to the NHS. This is 9.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
309
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,393 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,745 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.4% 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.