Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,281
Total Quantity
387.3K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+20%
CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,281 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,968 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,281 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 387,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,968 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,281 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20% 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.