Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,778
Total Quantity
291.1K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+5.9%
HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,778 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,389 to the NHS. This is 5.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,389 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.9% 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.