Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COPPULL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,175
Total Quantity
251.4K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+17%
COPPULL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,175 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,394 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,394 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.