Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LISTER SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,313
Total Quantity
216.6K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
-7.1%

THE LISTER SURGERY prescribed 3,313 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,660 to the NHS. This is 7.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
300

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,313
Total Quantity216,641
Total NHS Cost£10,660
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average-7.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,313 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-7.1% 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.