Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CHELSEA PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,732
Total Quantity
126.9K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-51.4%
THE CHELSEA PRACTICE prescribed 1,732 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,465 to the NHS. This is 51.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,465 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.4% 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.