Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEPSTOW GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,220
Total Quantity
163.4K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-37.8%
CHEPSTOW GARDENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,220 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,392 to the NHS. This is 37.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,401 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,392 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.8% 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.