Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,943
Total Quantity
444.4K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+10.5%

THE CHESTNUTS SURGERY prescribed 3,943 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,477 to the NHS. This is 10.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
317

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,943
Total Quantity444,444
Total NHS Cost£15,477
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+10.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,943 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+10.5% 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.