Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,209
Total Quantity
269.9K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-10%
ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,209 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,476 to the NHS. This is 10% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,896 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,476 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10% 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.