Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,226
Total Quantity
393.5K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
+46.5%
REGAL CHAMBERS SURGERY prescribed 5,226 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,303 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
427
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 393,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,303 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.5% 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.