Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COLSTERWORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,318
Total Quantity
101.4K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-63.1%
COLSTERWORTH SURGERY prescribed 1,318 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,333 to the NHS. This is 63.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,333 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -63.1% 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.