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 Items | 3,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,506 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,210 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.8% 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.