Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROSSLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,395
Total Quantity
454.1K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+51.2%
CROSSLANDS SURGERY prescribed 5,395 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,422 to the NHS. This is 51.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
445
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 454,065 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,422 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.2% 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.