Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LAWSON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,776
Total Quantity
665.0K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+33.9%
THE LAWSON PRACTICE prescribed 4,776 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,817 to the NHS. This is 33.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
389
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,776 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 664,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,817 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,776 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.9% 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.