Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,775
Total Quantity
364.7K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+33.9%
COLNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,775 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,106 to the NHS. This is 33.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
403
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,106 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.9% 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.