Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHILCOTE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,290
Total Quantity
574.5K
NHS Cost
£19.6K
vs National Avg
+104.4%
CHILCOTE PRACTICE prescribed 7,290 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,551 to the NHS. This is 104.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
612
Jun 2026
611
Jun 2026
662
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
642
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,290 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 574,523 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,551 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,290 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +104.4% 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.