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 Items | 4,769 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 349,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,059 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,769 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.7% 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.