Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COGGES SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,883
Total Quantity
232.9K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-47.2%
COGGES SURGERY prescribed 1,883 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,286 to the NHS. This is 47.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,286 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.2% 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.