Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PATIENCE LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,628
Total Quantity
136.5K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-54.4%
PATIENCE LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,628 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,178 to the NHS. This is 54.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,178 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.4% 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.