Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,341
Total Quantity
467.2K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+49.7%

CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,341 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,268 to the NHS. This is 49.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
415

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,341
Total Quantity467,222
Total NHS Cost£17,268
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+49.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,341 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+49.7% 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.