Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CRICKETFIELD SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,368
Total Quantity
371.6K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
-5.6%

CRICKETFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,368 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,390 to the NHS. This is 5.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
274

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,368
Total Quantity371,588
Total NHS Cost£15,390
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-5.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,368 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-5.6% 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.