Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROWHALL MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,991
Total Quantity
284.4K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+11.9%

CROWHALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,991 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,954 to the NHS. This is 11.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
320

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,991
Total Quantity284,351
Total NHS Cost£9,954
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+11.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,991 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+11.9% 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.