Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEVIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,479
Total Quantity
491.6K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+25.6%
CHEVIN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,479 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,378 to the NHS. This is 25.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
364
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 491,645 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,378 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.6% 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.