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 Items | 2,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 344,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,946 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -32.6% 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.