Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RYCOTE PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,522
Total Quantity
382.2K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
-29.3%

THE RYCOTE PRACTICE prescribed 2,522 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,273 to the NHS. This is 29.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
192

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,522
Total Quantity382,184
Total NHS Cost£15,273
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average-29.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,522 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-29.3% 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.