Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST PAULS COTTAGE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,183
Total Quantity
169.4K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-38.8%
ST PAULS COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,183 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,191 to the NHS. This is 38.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,191 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.8% 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.