Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROOLEY LANE MED. CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,554
Total Quantity
337.5K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+27.7%
ROOLEY LANE MED. CENTRE prescribed 4,554 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,723 to the NHS. This is 27.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,554 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 337,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,723 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,554 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.7% 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.