Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRANFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,943
Total Quantity
462.5K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+66.6%
CRANFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,943 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,718 to the NHS. This is 66.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
420
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,943 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,718 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,943 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.6% 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.