Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,870
Total Quantity
651.5K
NHS Cost
£24.0K
vs National Avg
+36.5%
CHARLTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,870 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,028 to the NHS. This is 36.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
401
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,870 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 651,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,028 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,870 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.5% 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.