Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,246
Total Quantity
502.3K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
-9%
CHURCHFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 3,246 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,244 to the NHS. This is 9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 502,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,244 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9% 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.