Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,463
Total Quantity
989.3K
NHS Cost
£35.2K
vs National Avg
+221.3%
COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE prescribed 11,463 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,201 to the NHS. This is 221.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
942
Jul 2026
853
Jul 2026
1,007
Jul 2026
923
Jul 2026
968
Jul 2026
1,023
Jul 2026
948
Jul 2026
955
Jul 2026
1,011
Jul 2026
905
Jul 2026
948
Jul 2026
980
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,463 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 989,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,201 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,463 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +221.3% 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.