Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,419
Total Quantity
279.9K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,419 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,212 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
393
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,212 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.9% 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.