Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROWLANDS ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,518
Total Quantity
152.8K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-57.4%
ROWLANDS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,518 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,240 to the NHS. This is 57.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 152,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,240 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57.4% 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.