Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOCKWELL LODGE MED.CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,949
Total Quantity
372.3K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+38.7%
STOCKWELL LODGE MED.CTR. prescribed 4,949 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,668 to the NHS. This is 38.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
402
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 372,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,668 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.7% 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.