Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COBRIDGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,966
Total Quantity
335.3K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+11.2%
COBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 3,966 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,361 to the NHS. This is 11.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,335 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,361 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.2% 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.