Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHELSFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,869
Total Quantity
254.6K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-47.6%
CHELSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,869 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,934 to the NHS. This is 47.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,934 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.6% 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.