Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,924
Total Quantity
329.7K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
-18%
RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,924 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,374 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,374 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18% 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.