Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHAWTON PARK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,195
Total Quantity
299.0K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-38.5%
CHAWTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 2,195 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,793 to the NHS. This is 38.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 298,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,793 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.5% 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.