Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHERRYMEAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,577
Total Quantity
395.5K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
-27.8%
CHERRYMEAD SURGERY prescribed 2,577 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,072 to the NHS. This is 27.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 395,495 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,072 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.8% 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.