Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BATTERSEA FIELDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,648
Total Quantity
378.1K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+58.3%
BATTERSEA FIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 5,648 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,229 to the NHS. This is 58.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
531
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 378,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,229 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +58.3% 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.