Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,312
Total Quantity
455.4K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
-7.2%
RIVERSIDE MED PRACTICE prescribed 3,312 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,204 to the NHS. This is 7.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 455,376 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,204 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.2% 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.