Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UXENDON CRESCENT SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,194
Total Quantity
325.6K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
UXENDON CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 4,194 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,530 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
370
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 325,562 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,530 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.