Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROSMELLYN SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,580
Total Quantity
252.9K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-27.7%

ROSMELLYN SURGERY prescribed 2,580 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,800 to the NHS. This is 27.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
201

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,580
Total Quantity252,919
Total NHS Cost£7,800
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-27.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,580 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-27.7% 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.