Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ROTHBURY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,565
Total Quantity
225.0K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-56.1%
THE ROTHBURY PRACTICE prescribed 1,565 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,072 to the NHS. This is 56.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,022 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,072 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -56.1% 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.