Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAMSTREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,143
Total Quantity
252.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-11.9%
HAMSTREET SURGERY prescribed 3,143 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,153 to the NHS. This is 11.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
325
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,153 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.9% 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.