Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROMWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,396
Total Quantity
355.4K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+79.3%
CROMWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,396 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,763 to the NHS. This is 79.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
505
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,396 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 355,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,763 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,396 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +79.3% 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.