Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROOD END MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,280
Total Quantity
373.5K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
-8.1%
ROOD END MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,280 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,852 to the NHS. This is 8.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
257
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,473 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,852 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.1% 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.