Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERMEAD GATE MED.CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,057
Total Quantity
386.8K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+13.7%
RIVERMEAD GATE MED.CTR. prescribed 4,057 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,675 to the NHS. This is 13.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
325
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,057 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 386,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,675 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,057 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.7% 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.