Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAPELTHORPE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,650
Total Quantity
448.7K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+2.3%
CHAPELTHORPE prescribed 3,650 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,162 to the NHS. This is 2.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 448,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,162 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.3% 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.