Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHELSTON HALL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,652
Total Quantity
630.9K
NHS Cost
£22.0K
vs National Avg
+86.5%
CHELSTON HALL SURGERY prescribed 6,652 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,048 to the NHS. This is 86.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
573
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
572
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,652 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 630,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,048 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,652 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.5% 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.