Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HORN LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,701
Total Quantity
201.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-24.3%
THE HORN LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,701 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,059 to the NHS. This is 24.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,059 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.3% 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.