Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,172
Total Quantity
288.4K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-11.1%

THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY prescribed 3,172 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,850 to the NHS. This is 11.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
246

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,172
Total Quantity288,411
Total NHS Cost£8,850
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-11.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,172 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-11.1% 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.