Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CRESCENT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,070
Total Quantity
383.1K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+70.2%
THE CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 6,070 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,633 to the NHS. This is 70.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
506
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,061 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,633 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +70.2% 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.