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 Items2,972
Total Quantity265,621
Total NHS Cost£8,632
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-16.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,972 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-16.7% 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.