Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHERITON BISHOP SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,770
Total Quantity
153.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-50.4%
CHERITON BISHOP SURGERY prescribed 1,770 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,088 to the NHS. This is 50.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,088 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.4% 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.