Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE JOHN HAMPDEN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
821
Total Quantity
122.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-77%
THE JOHN HAMPDEN SURGERY prescribed 821 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,552 to the NHS. This is 77% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,552 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -77% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -77% 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.