Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DR GC CHAJED'S PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,096
Total Quantity
332.6K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+14.8%

DR GC CHAJED'S PRACTICE prescribed 4,096 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,673 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
356

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,096
Total Quantity332,619
Total NHS Cost£18,673
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+14.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,096 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+14.8% 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.