Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,851
Total Quantity
589.4K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+64%
THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,851 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,610 to the NHS. This is 64% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
512
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,851 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 589,365 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,610 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,851 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.