Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHESSER PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,645
Total Quantity
290.1K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+2.2%
CHESSER PRACTICE prescribed 3,645 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,742 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,096 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,742 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.2% 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.