Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,165
Total Quantity
399.2K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+16.8%
HAMD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,165 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,710 to the NHS. This is 16.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
352
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,710 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.8% 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.