Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,811
Total Quantity
557.9K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+6.8%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,811 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,760 to the NHS. This is 6.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,811 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 557,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,760 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,811 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.8% 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.