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 Items2,195
Total Quantity298,988
Total NHS Cost£9,793
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-38.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,195 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-38.5% 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.