Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE COLLIERY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,669
Total Quantity
598.4K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+86.9%

THE COLLIERY PRACTICE prescribed 6,669 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,815 to the NHS. This is 86.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
561
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
593
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
510

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,669
Total Quantity598,366
Total NHS Cost£19,815
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+86.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,669 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+86.9% vs national average
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.