Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,048
Total Quantity
383.1K
NHS Cost
£21.9K
vs National Avg
+13.5%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 4,048 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,903 to the NHS. This is 13.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
361
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,048 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,094 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,903 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,048 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.5% 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.