Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RUBY COUNTRY MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,255
Total Quantity
624.1K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+103.4%
RUBY COUNTRY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,255 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,458 to the NHS. This is 103.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
583
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
560
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
618
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 624,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,458 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +103.4% 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.