Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CREDAS MEDICAL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,474
Total Quantity
317.1K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+25.4%
CREDAS MEDICAL prescribed 4,474 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,274 to the NHS. This is 25.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,082 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,274 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.4% 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.