Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,174
Total Quantity
312.8K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+17%
CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,174 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,452 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,174 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 312,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,452 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,174 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.