Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RINGMEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,605
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£51.7K
vs National Avg
+225.3%
RINGMEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 11,605 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £51,677 to the NHS. This is 225.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
969
Jul 2026
921
Jul 2026
1,065
Jul 2026
918
Jul 2026
1,017
Jul 2026
940
Jul 2026
993
Jul 2026
934
Jul 2026
1,040
Jul 2026
877
Jul 2026
978
Jul 2026
953
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,379,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £51,677 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +225.3% 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.