Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,688
Total Quantity
358.5K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+59.4%

THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 5,688 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,620 to the NHS. This is 59.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
424

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,688
Total Quantity358,499
Total NHS Cost£16,620
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+59.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,688 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+59.4% 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.