Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RICHMOND HILL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,236
Total Quantity
481.9K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+46.8%

THE RICHMOND HILL PRACTICE prescribed 5,236 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,235 to the NHS. This is 46.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
447

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,236
Total Quantity481,940
Total NHS Cost£15,235
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+46.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,236 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+46.8% vs national average
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.