Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ROSSINGTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,934
Total Quantity
407.7K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+66.3%
THE ROSSINGTON PRACTICE prescribed 5,934 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,215 to the NHS. This is 66.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
508
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,934 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 407,725 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,215 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,934 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.3% 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.