Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHESTNUT PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,971
Total Quantity
504.8K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+11.3%
CHESTNUT PRACTICE prescribed 3,971 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,958 to the NHS. This is 11.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,971 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 504,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,958 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,971 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.3% 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.