Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,348
Total Quantity
321.2K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+49.9%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,348 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,690 to the NHS. This is 49.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
463
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,194 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,690 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.9% 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.