Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROMPTON VIEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,267
Total Quantity
218.4K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
-36.5%
CROMPTON VIEW SURGERY prescribed 2,267 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,136 to the NHS. This is 36.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 218,369 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,136 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.5% 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.