Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CROFT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,506
Total Quantity
480.3K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+54.3%
THE CROFT SURGERY prescribed 5,506 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,869 to the NHS. This is 54.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
444
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 480,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,869 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.3% 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.