Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SAXENA L
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
815
Total Quantity
130.7K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-77.2%
SAXENA L prescribed 815 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,272 to the NHS. This is 77.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,679 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,272 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -77.2% 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.