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 Items | 6,669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 598,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,815 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.9% 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.