Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RED ROOFS SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,097
Total Quantity
687.0K
NHS Cost
£19.9K
vs National Avg
+127%
RED ROOFS SURGERY prescribed 8,097 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,886 to the NHS. This is 127% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
729
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
718
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
742
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
701
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,097 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 687,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,886 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,097 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +127% 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.