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 Items | 3,172 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 288,411 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,850 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,172 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.1% 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.