Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,652
Total Quantity
134.5K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-53.7%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,652 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,782 to the NHS. This is 53.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,652 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,494 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,782 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,652 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.7% 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.