Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRABBS CROSS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,234
Total Quantity
163.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-65.4%
CRABBS CROSS SURGERY prescribed 1,234 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,933 to the NHS. This is 65.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,933 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -65.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -65.4% 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.