Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
13,660
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£35.6K
vs National Avg
+282.9%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 13,660 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,613 to the NHS. This is 282.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,129
Jul 2026
1,041
Jul 2026
1,164
Jul 2026
1,128
Jul 2026
1,120
Jul 2026
1,199
Jul 2026
1,135
Jul 2026
1,205
Jul 2026
1,219
Jul 2026
1,029
Jul 2026
1,098
Jul 2026
1,193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 13,660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,001,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,613 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +282.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 13,660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +282.9% 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.