Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ROYTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,629
Total Quantity
242.1K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
-26.3%

ROYTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,629 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,639 to the NHS. This is 26.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
230

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,629
Total Quantity242,073
Total NHS Cost£7,639
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-26.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,629 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-26.3% vs national average
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.