Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,004
Total Quantity
396.9K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
-15.8%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 3,004 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,135 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 396,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,135 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.8% 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.