Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROCUS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,464
Total Quantity
274.8K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
-2.9%
CROCUS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,464 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,457 to the NHS. This is 2.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 274,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,457 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.9% 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.