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 Items | 5,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,991 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,087 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.7% vs national average |
Explore More
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.