Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,353
Total Quantity
374.0K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
RIVERSIDE PRACTICE prescribed 5,353 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,386 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
429
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,353 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,983 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,386 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,353 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.