Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,884
Total Quantity
503.9K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+36.9%

CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,884 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,136 to the NHS. This is 36.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
385

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,884
Total Quantity503,911
Total NHS Cost£20,136
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+36.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,884 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+36.9% 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.