Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BAMPTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,488
Total Quantity
322.9K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+25.8%
BAMPTON SURGERY prescribed 4,488 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,329 to the NHS. This is 25.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
375
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 322,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,329 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.8% 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.