Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CREECH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,622
Total Quantity
158.0K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-54.5%
CREECH prescribed 1,622 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,586 to the NHS. This is 54.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,622 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,586 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,622 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.5% 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.