Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMA MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,451
Total Quantity
155.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-59.3%
HAMA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,451 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,172 to the NHS. This is 59.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,172 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.3% 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.