Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROWN HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,241
Total Quantity
436.9K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+46.9%
CROWN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,241 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,047 to the NHS. This is 46.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
455
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 436,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,047 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.9% vs national average |
Explore More
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.