Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CROSS KEYS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,588
Total Quantity
493.3K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+0.6%

THE CROSS KEYS PRACTICE prescribed 3,588 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,325 to the NHS. This is 0.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
301

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,588
Total Quantity493,279
Total NHS Cost£18,325
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+0.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,588 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+0.6% vs national average
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.