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 Items4,194
Total Quantity325,562
Total NHS Cost£9,530
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+17.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,194 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+17.6% 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.