Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRADLEY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,515
Total Quantity
117.0K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-57.5%
CRADLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,515 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,804 to the NHS. This is 57.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,515 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,028 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,804 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,515 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.5% 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.