Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RAVENSWORTH SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,106
Total Quantity
255.7K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+15.1%
RAVENSWORTH SURGERY prescribed 4,106 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,207 to the NHS. This is 15.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
337
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,207 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.1% 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.