Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROWLANDS CASTLE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,251
Total Quantity
112.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-64.9%
ROWLANDS CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 1,251 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,637 to the NHS. This is 64.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,821 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,637 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.9% 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.