Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROUGH HAY SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,806
Total Quantity
153.4K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-49.4%
ROUGH HAY SURGERY prescribed 1,806 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,429 to the NHS. This is 49.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,806 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,429 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,806 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.4% 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.