Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEAN CROSS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,848
Total Quantity
397.9K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
DEAN CROSS SURGERY prescribed 3,848 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,473 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,899 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,473 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.