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 Items5,395
Total Quantity454,065
Total NHS Cost£14,422
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+51.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,395 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+51.2% 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.