Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at COWFOLD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,971
Total Quantity
150.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-44.7%
COWFOLD SURGERY prescribed 1,971 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,241 to the NHS. This is 44.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,971 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,241 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,971 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.7% 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.