Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CRESCENT MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,908
Total Quantity
169.0K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-46.5%
THE CRESCENT MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 1,908 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,787 to the NHS. This is 46.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,787 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.5% 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.