Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRAMLINGTON MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,232
Total Quantity
238.1K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-9.4%
CRAMLINGTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,232 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,466 to the NHS. This is 9.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
263
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,232 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,466 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,232 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.4% 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.