Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE STREATHAM HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,276
Total Quantity
321.3K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+19.9%
THE STREATHAM HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,276 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,512 to the NHS. This is 19.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,335 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,512 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.9% 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.