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 Items1,777
Total Quantity156,639
Total NHS Cost£4,767
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-50.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,777 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-50.2% 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.