Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAPEL END SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,022
Total Quantity
227.9K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-15.3%
CHAPEL END SURGERY prescribed 3,022 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,647 to the NHS. This is 15.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,022 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 227,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,647 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,022 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.3% 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.