Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,415
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£60.1K
vs National Avg
+220%
SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 11,415 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £60,112 to the NHS. This is 220% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
948
Jun 2026
888
Jun 2026
935
Jun 2026
1,004
Jun 2026
912
Jun 2026
977
Jun 2026
931
Jun 2026
1,005
Jun 2026
990
Jun 2026
915
Jun 2026
950
Jun 2026
960
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,614,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £60,112 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +220% 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.