Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,197
Total Quantity
802.9K
NHS Cost
£25.1K
vs National Avg
+129.8%
OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,197 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,056 to the NHS. This is 129.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
687
Jul 2026
685
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
736
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
710
Jul 2026
722
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 802,939 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,056 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +129.8% 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.