Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COPPICE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,837
Total Quantity
481.6K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
COPPICE SURGERY prescribed 4,837 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,108 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 481,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,108 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.