Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,300
Total Quantity
150.4K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-63.6%
ST MARY CRAY PRACTICE prescribed 1,300 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,613 to the NHS. This is 63.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,613 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -63.6% 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.