Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,691
Total Quantity
563.7K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+59.5%

RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,691 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,662 to the NHS. This is 59.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
476

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,691
Total Quantity563,668
Total NHS Cost£21,662
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+59.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,691 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+59.5% 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.