Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SCHOOL LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,701
Total Quantity
455.7K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+87.8%
SCHOOL LANE SURGERY prescribed 6,701 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,897 to the NHS. This is 87.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
583
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
561
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 455,689 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,897 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +87.8% 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.