Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHARNWOOD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,132

Total Quantity

121.9K

NHS Cost

£4.1K

vs National Avg

-68.3%

CHARNWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,132 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,104 to the NHS. This is 68.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

103

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,132
Total Quantity	121,860
Total NHS Cost	£4,104
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	-68.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,132 items
National average per practice	3,567 items
Difference	-68.3% 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.