Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROSEWORTH SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,396
Total Quantity
196.9K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-32.8%

ROSEWORTH SURGERY prescribed 2,396 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,756 to the NHS. This is 32.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
199

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,396
Total Quantity196,946
Total NHS Cost£6,756
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-32.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,396 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-32.8% 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.