Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CUCKOO LANE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,076
Total Quantity
164.6K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-41.8%
THE CUCKOO LANE PRACTICE prescribed 2,076 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,530 to the NHS. This is 41.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,076 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,641 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,530 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,076 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.8% 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.