Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHERRY TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,800
Total Quantity
341.8K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+34.6%
CHERRY TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,800 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,954 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
420
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 341,849 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,954 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,800 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.