Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLNE ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,834
Total Quantity
535.0K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+63.5%
COLNE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,834 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,048 to the NHS. This is 63.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
490
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 534,953 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,048 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.5% 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.