Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CHOWDHURY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,648
Total Quantity
599.9K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+86.4%
THE CHOWDHURY PRACTICE prescribed 6,648 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,592 to the NHS. This is 86.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
561
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 599,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,592 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.4% 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.