Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAW MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,711
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£30.9K
vs National Avg
+200.2%
THE LAW MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 10,711 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,906 to the NHS. This is 200.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,003
Jul 2026
873
Jul 2026
939
Jul 2026
855
Jul 2026
886
Jul 2026
905
Jul 2026
926
Jul 2026
928
Jul 2026
901
Jul 2026
812
Jul 2026
851
Jul 2026
832
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,711 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,060,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,906 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,711 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +200.2% 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.