Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,810
Total Quantity
571.7K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+118.9%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 7,810 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,590 to the NHS. This is 118.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
718
Jun 2026
629
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
605
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
634
Jun 2026
606
Jun 2026
627
Jun 2026
679
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
669
Jun 2026
824
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 571,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,590 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +118.9% 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.