Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE OLD COLE HOUSE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,104
Total Quantity
226.7K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-13%
THE OLD COLE HOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 3,104 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,389 to the NHS. This is 13% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
245
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,389 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13% 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.