Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,185
Total Quantity
333.7K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
-10.7%
CRANESWATER GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,185 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,302 to the NHS. This is 10.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
268
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,737 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,302 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.7% 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.