Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS CRESCENT PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,405
Total Quantity
344.3K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-32.6%

QUEENS CRESCENT PRACTICE prescribed 2,405 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,946 to the NHS. This is 32.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
236

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,405
Total Quantity344,306
Total NHS Cost£8,946
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-32.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,405 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-32.6% 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.