Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THREE CHEQUERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,855
Total Quantity
648.8K
NHS Cost
£23.4K
vs National Avg
+148.2%
THREE CHEQUERS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,855 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,417 to the NHS. This is 148.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
781
Jul 2026
717
Jul 2026
773
Jul 2026
745
Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
743
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
754
Jul 2026
767
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
704
Jul 2026
753
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,855 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 648,811 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,417 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,855 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +148.2% 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.