Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,916
Total Quantity
354.7K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+37.8%
PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,916 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,267 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
453
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,916 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 354,733 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,267 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,916 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.8% 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.