Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLAPHAM JUNCTION MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,765
Total Quantity
141.1K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
-50.5%

CLAPHAM JUNCTION MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,765 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,918 to the NHS. This is 50.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
161

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,765
Total Quantity141,082
Total NHS Cost£3,918
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average-50.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,765 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-50.5% vs national average
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.