Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHALGROVE & WATLINGTON SURGERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,639
Total Quantity
295.0K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-26%
CHALGROVE & WATLINGTON SURGERIES prescribed 2,639 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,756 to the NHS. This is 26% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
247
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 295,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,756 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26% 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.