Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLLINGTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,571
Total Quantity
736.8K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+84.2%

COLLINGTON SURGERY prescribed 6,571 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,605 to the NHS. This is 84.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
601
Jun 2026
582
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
567
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
515

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,571
Total Quantity736,825
Total NHS Cost£22,605
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+84.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,571 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+84.2% vs national average
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.