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 Items821
Total Quantity122,116
Total NHS Cost£3,552
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-77%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice821 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-77% 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.