Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,980
Total Quantity
242.2K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-44.5%
RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,980 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,627 to the NHS. This is 44.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,980 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 242,241 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,627 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,980 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -44.5% 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.