Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,198
Total Quantity
540.5K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+101.8%
ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY prescribed 7,198 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,490 to the NHS. This is 101.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
581
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,198 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 540,533 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,490 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,198 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +101.8% 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.