Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CEDAR CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,508
Total Quantity
219.0K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-29.7%

CEDAR CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,508 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,765 to the NHS. This is 29.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
202

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,508
Total Quantity218,981
Total NHS Cost£6,765
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-29.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,508 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-29.7% 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.