Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RYELAND SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,381
Total Quantity
821.8K
NHS Cost
£27.5K
vs National Avg
+134.9%
RYELAND SURGERY prescribed 8,381 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,510 to the NHS. This is 134.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
722
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
694
Jul 2026
681
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
733
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
702
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 821,755 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,510 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +134.9% 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.