Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOUNT CHAMBERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,472
Total Quantity
630.1K
NHS Cost
£22.7K
vs National Avg
+109.5%
MOUNT CHAMBERS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,472 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,725 to the NHS. This is 109.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
609
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 630,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,725 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +109.5% 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.