Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LISTER PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,328
Total Quantity
558.4K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+49.4%
THE LISTER PRACTICE prescribed 5,328 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,101 to the NHS. This is 49.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 558,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,101 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.4% 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.