Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMMERSMITH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,380
Total Quantity
265.8K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-5.3%
HAMMERSMITH SURGERY prescribed 3,380 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,039 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,776 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,039 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.3% 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.