Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CROWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,972
Total Quantity
369.3K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+39.4%
CROWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,972 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,690 to the NHS. This is 39.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
449
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,690 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39.4% 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.