Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PRACTICE LEECON WAY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,512
Total Quantity
125.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-57.6%
THE PRACTICE LEECON WAY prescribed 1,512 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,482 to the NHS. This is 57.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,895 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,482 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.6% 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.