Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMSTEAD ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,741
Total Quantity
353.5K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+32.9%
HAMSTEAD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,741 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,760 to the NHS. This is 32.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
379
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,760 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.9% 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.