Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,764
Total Quantity
212.4K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-22.5%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 2,764 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,835 to the NHS. This is 22.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,835 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.5% 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.