Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MORETONHAMPSTEAD HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
804
Total Quantity
75.7K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-77.5%
MORETONHAMPSTEAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 804 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,690 to the NHS. This is 77.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,690 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -77.5% 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.