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 Items5,934
Total Quantity407,725
Total NHS Cost£15,215
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+66.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,934 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+66.3% 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.