Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHADWICK PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,140
Total Quantity
549.5K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+100.1%
CHADWICK PRACTICE prescribed 7,140 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,989 to the NHS. This is 100.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
554
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
654
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
673
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
585
Jun 2026
645
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,541 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,989 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +100.1% 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.