Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRANLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,922
Total Quantity
449.5K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+9.9%

CRANLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,922 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,190 to the NHS. This is 9.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
324

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,922
Total Quantity449,459
Total NHS Cost£13,190
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+9.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,922 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+9.9% vs national average
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.