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 Items | 2,629 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 242,073 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,639 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,629 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.3% 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.