Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHURCHDOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,031
Total Quantity
527.7K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+41%
CHURCHDOWN SURGERY prescribed 5,031 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,885 to the NHS. This is 41% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
382
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,031 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 527,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,885 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,031 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41% 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.