Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLLIERS WOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,446
Total Quantity
376.7K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+52.7%
COLLIERS WOOD SURGERY prescribed 5,446 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,279 to the NHS. This is 52.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
434
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,279 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.7% 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.