Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERVIEW SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,025
Total Quantity
381.4K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+96.9%
RIVERVIEW SURGERY prescribed 7,025 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,257 to the NHS. This is 96.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
582
Jun 2026
611
Jun 2026
583
Jun 2026
588
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
574
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
531
Jun 2026
609
Jun 2026
551
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,025 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 381,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,257 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,025 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +96.9% 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.