Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,552
Total Quantity
484.6K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+83.7%
CH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,552 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,164 to the NHS. This is 83.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
599
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 484,551 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,164 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +83.7% 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.