Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,836
Total Quantity
440.0K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,836 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,770 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,836 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,031 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,770 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,836 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.