Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COSELEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,349
Total Quantity
364.8K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-6.1%
COSELEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,349 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,721 to the NHS. This is 6.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
328
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,825 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,721 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.1% 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.