Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CHARNWOOD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,938
Total Quantity
530.4K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
THE CHARNWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 5,938 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,932 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
529
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,938 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 530,412 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,932 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,938 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.