Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLINDALE MEDICAL CENTRE LP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,361
Total Quantity
328.1K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-5.8%
COLINDALE MEDICAL CENTRE LP prescribed 3,361 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,040 to the NHS. This is 5.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,361 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 328,055 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,040 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,361 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.8% 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.