Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHARTFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,883
Total Quantity
279.7K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+8.8%
CHARTFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,883 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,233 to the NHS. This is 8.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,667 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,233 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.8% 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.