Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,718
Total Quantity
500.5K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+60.3%
THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT. prescribed 5,718 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,966 to the NHS. This is 60.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
472
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 500,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,966 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +60.3% 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.