Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEYLESMORE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,530
Total Quantity
339.9K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
-1%
CHEYLESMORE SURGERY prescribed 3,530 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,741 to the NHS. This is 1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 339,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,741 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1% 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.