Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,068
Total Quantity
201.4K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-14%
CRICK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,068 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,197 to the NHS. This is 14% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
262
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,068 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,376 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,197 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,068 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14% 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.