Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOPGATE LANE MEDICAL CTR
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,304
Total Quantity
79.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-63.4%
STOPGATE LANE MEDICAL CTR prescribed 1,304 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,333 to the NHS. This is 63.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,304 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,898 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,333 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,304 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -63.4% 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.