Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHADSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,672
Total Quantity
296.8K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+2.9%
CHADSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,672 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,809 to the NHS. This is 2.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 296,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,809 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.9% 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.