Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSLEY ROAD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,581
Total Quantity
365.4K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+28.4%
RIVERSLEY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 4,581 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,896 to the NHS. This is 28.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,581 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,896 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,581 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +28.4% 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.