Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAPEL LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,564
Total Quantity
354.6K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+27.9%
CHAPEL LANE SURGERY prescribed 4,564 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,288 to the NHS. This is 27.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
388
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 354,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,288 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.9% 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.