Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,871
Total Quantity
143.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-47.6%
HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,871 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,479 to the NHS. This is 47.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,871 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 143,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,479 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,871 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.6% 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.