Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROSEBANK SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
17,775
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£52.5K
vs National Avg
+398.3%
ROSEBANK SURGERY prescribed 17,775 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £52,534 to the NHS. This is 398.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,459
Jul 2026
1,486
Jul 2026
1,509
Jul 2026
1,471
Jul 2026
1,479
Jul 2026
1,545
Jul 2026
1,541
Jul 2026
1,506
Jul 2026
1,542
Jul 2026
1,399
Jul 2026
1,476
Jul 2026
1,362
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 17,775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,421,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £52,534 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +398.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 17,775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +398.3% 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.