Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,340
Total Quantity
694.2K
NHS Cost
£27.6K
vs National Avg
+161.8%
RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,340 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,582 to the NHS. This is 161.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
859
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
814
Jul 2026
771
Jul 2026
767
Jul 2026
833
Jul 2026
765
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
838
Jul 2026
741
Jul 2026
774
Jul 2026
749
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 694,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,582 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +161.8% 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.