Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROUNDWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,877
Total Quantity
613.5K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+120.8%
ROUNDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 7,877 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,517 to the NHS. This is 120.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
684
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 613,479 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,517 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +120.8% 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.