Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAWTON HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,977
Total Quantity
222.1K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-44.6%
CHAWTON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,977 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,465 to the NHS. This is 44.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 222,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,465 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.6% 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.