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 Items4,916
Total Quantity354,733
Total NHS Cost£11,267
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+37.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,916 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+37.8% vs national average
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.