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 Items | 5,576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,062 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +56.3% 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.