Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CLIFTON HAMPDEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,044
Total Quantity
66.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-70.7%
CLIFTON HAMPDEN SURGERY prescribed 1,044 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,655 to the NHS. This is 70.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,655 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -70.7% 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.