Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
17,080
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£47.1K
vs National Avg
+378.8%

THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 17,080 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £47,067 to the NHS. This is 378.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
1,430
Jul 2026
1,254
Jul 2026
1,575
Jul 2026
1,446
Jul 2026
1,371
Jul 2026
1,480
Jul 2026
1,367
Jul 2026
1,474
Jul 2026
1,537
Jul 2026
1,338
Jul 2026
1,410
Jul 2026
1,398

Prescribing Details

Total Items17,080
Total Quantity1,343,237
Total NHS Cost£47,067
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+378.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice17,080 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+378.8% 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.