Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HAMILTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,651
Total Quantity
479.7K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+86.4%
THE HAMILTON PRACTICE prescribed 6,651 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,850 to the NHS. This is 86.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
564
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 479,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,850 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.4% 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.