Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROXBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,156
Total Quantity
289.8K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-11.5%
ROXBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,156 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,059 to the NHS. This is 11.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
275
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 289,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,059 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.5% 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.