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 Items4,045
Total Quantity414,826
Total NHS Cost£15,683
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+13.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,045 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+13.4% 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.