Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHISWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,200
Total Quantity
97.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-66.4%
CHISWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,200 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,800 to the NHS. This is 66.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,123 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,800 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -66.4% 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.