Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHURCH HILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,140
Total Quantity
168.7K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-12%
CHURCH HILL SURGERY prescribed 3,140 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,395 to the NHS. This is 12% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,737 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,395 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12% 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.