Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,708
Total Quantity
273.3K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+32%
HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,708 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,010 to the NHS. This is 32% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
376
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,708 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 273,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,010 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,708 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32% 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.