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 Items1,200
Total Quantity97,123
Total NHS Cost£2,800
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-66.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,200 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-66.4% vs national average
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.