Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,895
Total Quantity
510.8K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+93.3%
CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,895 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,950 to the NHS. This is 93.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
578
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,950 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +93.3% 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.