Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CHISLEHURST PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,861
Total Quantity
643.7K
NHS Cost
£25.1K
vs National Avg
+36.3%
THE CHISLEHURST PARTNERSHIP prescribed 4,861 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,087 to the NHS. This is 36.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,861 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 643,713 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,087 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,861 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.3% 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.