Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COOKHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,017
Total Quantity
185.4K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-43.5%
COOKHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,017 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,876 to the NHS. This is 43.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,423 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,876 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.5% 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.