Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,140
Total Quantity
388.0K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-12%
CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,140 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,159 to the NHS. This is 12% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 387,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,159 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12% 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.