Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHIPPING SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,801
Total Quantity
233.5K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
CHIPPING SURGERY prescribed 3,801 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,949 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
307
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,801 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,949 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,801 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.