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 Items4,972
Total Quantity369,286
Total NHS Cost£12,690
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+39.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,972 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+39.4% 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.