Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAPELGREEN PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,420
Total Quantity
553.9K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+108%
CHAPELGREEN PRACTICE prescribed 7,420 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,348 to the NHS. This is 108% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
655
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
612
Jun 2026
660
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
647
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
575
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 553,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,348 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +108% 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.