Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLAPHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,729
Total Quantity
388.6K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+32.6%
CLAPHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 4,729 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,182 to the NHS. This is 32.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 388,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,182 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.6% 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.