Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAPEL GROUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,912
Total Quantity
319.9K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+9.7%
CHAPEL GROUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,912 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,633 to the NHS. This is 9.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,912 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 319,892 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,633 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,912 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.7% 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.