Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,090
Total Quantity
440.9K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 5,090 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,248 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,949 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,248 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.