Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,677
Total Quantity
470.3K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+31.1%
CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,677 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,771 to the NHS. This is 31.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
409
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 470,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,771 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +31.1% 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.