Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMPSTEAD GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,433
Total Quantity
435.5K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
-3.8%

HAMPSTEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,433 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,210 to the NHS. This is 3.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
330

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,433
Total Quantity435,506
Total NHS Cost£16,210
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-3.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,433 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-3.8% 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.