Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,882
Total Quantity
418.3K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
-19.2%
COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,882 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,524 to the NHS. This is 19.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 418,297 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,524 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.2% 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.