Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SQUIRES LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,238
Total Quantity
216.8K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-37.3%
SQUIRES LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,238 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,948 to the NHS. This is 37.3% 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
181
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,948 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.3% 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.