Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,902
Total Quantity
204.3K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
-18.7%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 2,902 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,437 to the NHS. This is 18.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,902 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,437 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,902 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18.7% 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.