Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLLINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,709
Total Quantity
239.4K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+4%
COLLINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,709 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,718 to the NHS. This is 4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
325
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 239,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,718 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4% 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.