Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RED LION SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,063
Total Quantity
227.3K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-42.2%
RED LION SURGERY prescribed 2,063 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,717 to the NHS. This is 42.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,063 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,291 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,717 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,063 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42.2% 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.