Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MIDDLETON LODGE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,737
Total Quantity
724.7K
NHS Cost
£24.8K
vs National Avg
+172.9%
MIDDLETON LODGE PRACTICE prescribed 9,737 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,764 to the NHS. This is 172.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
695
Jun 2026
841
Jun 2026
857
Jun 2026
839
Jun 2026
778
Jun 2026
837
Jun 2026
817
Jun 2026
811
Jun 2026
831
Jun 2026
778
Jun 2026
834
Jun 2026
819
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,737 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 724,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,764 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,737 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +172.9% 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.