Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,024
Total Quantity
361.0K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
+12.8%
CRESCENT PROVIDENCE SURGERY prescribed 4,024 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,504 to the NHS. This is 12.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,024 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 361,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,504 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,024 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12.8% 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.