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 Items6,396
Total Quantity355,432
Total NHS Cost£11,763
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+79.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,396 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+79.3% 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.