Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SOUTH LAMBETH RD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,769
Total Quantity
343.3K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+33.7%
THE SOUTH LAMBETH RD PRACTICE prescribed 4,769 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,049 to the NHS. This is 33.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
441
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,769 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,049 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,769 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.7% 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.