Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHARING SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,673
Total Quantity
324.7K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+31%
CHARING SURGERY prescribed 4,673 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,171 to the NHS. This is 31% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
414
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,171 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31% 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.