Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRANBROOK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,815
Total Quantity
460.2K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+6.9%
CRANBROOK SURGERY prescribed 3,815 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,116 to the NHS. This is 6.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 460,152 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,116 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.9% 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.