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 Items1,977
Total Quantity222,064
Total NHS Cost£8,465
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-44.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,977 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-44.6% vs national average
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.