Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,719
Total Quantity
450.1K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+116.4%
RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 7,719 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,411 to the NHS. This is 116.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
672
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
640
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 450,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,411 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +116.4% 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.