Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,429
Total Quantity
562.7K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+80.2%
COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES prescribed 6,429 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,997 to the NHS. This is 80.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
591
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 562,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,997 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +80.2% 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.