Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,164
Total Quantity
420.2K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+44.8%
THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE prescribed 5,164 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,917 to the NHS. This is 44.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
422
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,164 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 420,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,917 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,164 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.8% 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.