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 Items3,022
Total Quantity227,941
Total NHS Cost£6,647
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-15.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,022 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-15.3% vs national average
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.