Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at JOHN RYLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,262
Total Quantity
361.9K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+19.5%

JOHN RYLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,262 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,778 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
386

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,262
Total Quantity361,916
Total NHS Cost£12,778
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+19.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,262 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+19.5% 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.