Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,677
Total Quantity
532.6K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+59.1%

FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE prescribed 5,677 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,829 to the NHS. This is 59.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
459

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,677
Total Quantity532,625
Total NHS Cost£15,829
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+59.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,677 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+59.1% 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.