Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHILTERN HOUSE MED CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,088
Total Quantity
282.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-41.5%
CHILTERN HOUSE MED CENTRE prescribed 2,088 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,174 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,174 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.5% 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.