Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAPEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,333
Total Quantity
473.0K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+21.5%
CHAPEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,333 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,294 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
368
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,294 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.5% 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.