Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ROUNDHAY ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,624
Total Quantity
293.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+57.7%
THE ROUNDHAY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 5,624 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,307 to the NHS. This is 57.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
451
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,122 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,307 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.7% 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.