Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ROSS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,182
Total Quantity
499.4K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+73.3%

THE ROSS PRACTICE prescribed 6,182 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,881 to the NHS. This is 73.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
527

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,182
Total Quantity499,444
Total NHS Cost£18,881
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+73.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,182 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+73.3% 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.