Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROUNDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,576
Total Quantity
396.8K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+56.3%

ROUNDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,576 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,062 to the NHS. This is 56.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
445

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,576
Total Quantity396,772
Total NHS Cost£17,062
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+56.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,576 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+56.3% 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.