Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,188
Total Quantity
238.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-10.6%
ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 3,188 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,280 to the NHS. This is 10.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,280 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.6% 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.