Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STREATHAM HIGH PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,958
Total Quantity
547.3K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+39%
STREATHAM HIGH PRACTICE prescribed 4,958 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,124 to the NHS. This is 39% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,958 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 547,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,124 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,958 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39% 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.