Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,662
Total Quantity
280.7K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+2.7%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,662 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,580 to the NHS. This is 2.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,662 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,580 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,662 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.7% 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.