Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,038
Total Quantity
499.1K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+13.2%
THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM prescribed 4,038 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,340 to the NHS. This is 13.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
402
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 499,093 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,340 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.2% 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.