Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMMOND ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,453
Total Quantity
314.5K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-3.2%
HAMMOND ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,453 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,773 to the NHS. This is 3.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
301
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,773 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.2% 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.