Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RISEDALE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,027
Total Quantity
318.4K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+12.9%

RISEDALE SURGERY prescribed 4,027 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,031 to the NHS. This is 12.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
357

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,027
Total Quantity318,432
Total NHS Cost£8,031
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+12.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,027 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+12.9% 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.