Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLLEGE WAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,869
Total Quantity
488.3K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+8.5%
COLLEGE WAY SURGERY prescribed 3,869 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,485 to the NHS. This is 8.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 488,279 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,485 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8.5% 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.