Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,975
Total Quantity
562.9K
NHS Cost
£19.4K
vs National Avg
+151.6%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 8,975 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,352 to the NHS. This is 151.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
696
Jun 2026
666
Jun 2026
807
Jun 2026
754
Jun 2026
736
Jun 2026
788
Jun 2026
764
Jun 2026
767
Jun 2026
765
Jun 2026
735
Jun 2026
707
Jun 2026
790
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 562,867 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,352 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +151.6% 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.