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 Items | 5,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 481,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,235 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.8% 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.