Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,349
Total Quantity
412.3K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+21.9%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,349 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,919 to the NHS. This is 21.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
388
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 412,279 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,919 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.9% 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.