Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,662
Total Quantity
231.7K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-25.4%
CROMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,662 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,323 to the NHS. This is 25.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,662 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 231,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,323 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,662 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.4% 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.