Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITTLE CHALFONT SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
915
Total Quantity
161.6K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-74.4%

LITTLE CHALFONT SURGERY prescribed 915 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,644 to the NHS. This is 74.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69

Prescribing Details

Total Items915
Total Quantity161,560
Total NHS Cost£4,644
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-74.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice915 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-74.4% 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.