Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,798
Total Quantity
245.6K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+6.5%
RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,798 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,172 to the NHS. This is 6.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
295
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,798 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,561 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,172 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,798 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.5% 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.