Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERPORT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,140
Total Quantity
476.3K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+72.1%
RIVERPORT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,140 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,648 to the NHS. This is 72.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
523
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 476,302 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,648 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +72.1% 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.