Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,424
Total Quantity
353.0K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+52%
RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,424 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,935 to the NHS. This is 52% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
415
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,935 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52% 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.