Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEAM GP CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,197
Total Quantity
636.7K
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+129.8%
CHEAM GP CENTRE prescribed 8,197 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,139 to the NHS. This is 129.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
708
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
775
Jun 2026
682
Jun 2026
659
Jun 2026
727
Jun 2026
710
Jun 2026
704
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
587
Jun 2026
661
Jun 2026
685
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,197 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 636,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,139 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,197 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +129.8% 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.