Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROTHERFIELD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,863
Total Quantity
180.7K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
-47.8%
ROTHERFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,863 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,888 to the NHS. This is 47.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 180,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,888 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.8% 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.