Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHISWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,874
Total Quantity
329.4K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+8.6%
CHISWICK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,823 to the NHS. This is 8.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
323
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,823 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.6% 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.