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 Items | 5,691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 563,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,662 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.5% 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.