Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,681
Total Quantity
322.6K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+59.2%
ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,681 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,667 to the NHS. This is 59.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
485
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,681 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 322,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,667 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,681 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.2% 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.