Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIMROSE LANE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,048
Total Quantity
155.2K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-70.6%
PRIMROSE LANE PRACTICE prescribed 1,048 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,250 to the NHS. This is 70.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,048 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,250 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,048 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -70.6% 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.