Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST COKER SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,777
Total Quantity
156.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-50.2%
WEST COKER SURGERY prescribed 1,777 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,767 to the NHS. This is 50.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,777 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,767 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,777 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -50.2% 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.