Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,090
Total Quantity
370.0K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+42.7%

THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE prescribed 5,090 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,087 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
444

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,090
Total Quantity369,991
Total NHS Cost£14,087
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+42.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,090 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+42.7% vs national average
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.