Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SLAG LANE MC
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,371
Total Quantity
255.7K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-33.5%
SLAG LANE MC prescribed 2,371 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,531 to the NHS. This is 33.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,531 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.5% 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.