Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COOK LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,373
Total Quantity
178.2K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-5.4%
COOK LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,373 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,895 to the NHS. This is 5.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 178,152 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,895 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.4% 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.