Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,972
Total Quantity
265.6K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
CRICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,972 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,632 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,621 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,632 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.