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 Items | 3,368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 371,588 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,390 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.6% 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.