Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HURLEY AND RIVERSIDE PRACTICES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,672
Total Quantity
522.3K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+87%
HURLEY AND RIVERSIDE PRACTICES prescribed 6,672 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,414 to the NHS. This is 87% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
581
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 522,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,414 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +87% 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.