Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHERRY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,234
Total Quantity
167.3K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-9.3%
CHERRY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,234 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,086 to the NHS. This is 9.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 167,349 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,086 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.3% 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.