Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COTTAGE LANE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,067
Total Quantity
96.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
-70.1%
COTTAGE LANE SURGERY prescribed 1,067 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,143 to the NHS. This is 70.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,067 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,143 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -70.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,067 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -70.1% 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.