Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COTSWOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,937
Total Quantity
340.5K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+66.4%
COTSWOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,937 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,832 to the NHS. This is 66.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
445
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,937 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 340,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,832 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,937 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.4% 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.