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 Items | 5,688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,620 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.4% 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.