Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HARROWBY LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,251
Total Quantity
286.2K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-8.9%
THE HARROWBY LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,251 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,198 to the NHS. This is 8.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,198 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.9% 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.