Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHALFONT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,220
Total Quantity
403.4K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+18.3%
CHALFONT SURGERY prescribed 4,220 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,017 to the NHS. This is 18.3% 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
354
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 403,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,017 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.3% 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.