Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,993
Total Quantity
202.4K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-16.1%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,993 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,238 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,993 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 202,419 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,238 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,993 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.1% 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.