Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROUCH OAK FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,831
Total Quantity
522.2K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+35.4%
CROUCH OAK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 4,831 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,965 to the NHS. This is 35.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 522,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,965 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.4% 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.