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 Items2,238
Total Quantity216,832
Total NHS Cost£5,948
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-37.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,238 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-37.3% vs national average
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.