Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRAWCROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
10,558
Total Quantity
699.6K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+196%

CRAWCROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 10,558 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,737 to the NHS. This is 196% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
868
Jul 2026
882
Jul 2026
941
Jul 2026
889
Jul 2026
859
Jul 2026
909
Jul 2026
888
Jul 2026
895
Jul 2026
892
Jul 2026
833
Jul 2026
874
Jul 2026
828

Prescribing Details

Total Items10,558
Total Quantity699,588
Total NHS Cost£21,737
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+196%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice10,558 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+196% 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.