Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGCROFT CLINIC

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,604
Total Quantity
330.4K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+1%

LONGCROFT CLINIC prescribed 3,604 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,698 to the NHS. This is 1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
283

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,604
Total Quantity330,447
Total NHS Cost£12,698
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,604 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+1% 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.