Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,769
Total Quantity
349.1K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+33.7%

MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 4,769 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,059 to the NHS. This is 33.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
413

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,769
Total Quantity349,149
Total NHS Cost£11,059
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+33.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,769 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+33.7% vs national average
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.