Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,453
Total Quantity
357.6K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
-3.2%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 3,453 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,371 to the NHS. This is 3.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
307
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,645 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,371 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.2% 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.