Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COALWAY ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,307
Total Quantity
201.3K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-35.3%
COALWAY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,307 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,263 to the NHS. This is 35.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,263 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -35.3% 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.