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 Items4,474
Total Quantity317,082
Total NHS Cost£11,274
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+25.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,474 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+25.4% 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.