Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHURCHFIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,045
Total Quantity
414.8K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+13.4%
CHURCHFIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,045 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,683 to the NHS. This is 13.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,826 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,683 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.4% 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.